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Oh, stop that.
Don’t roll your eyes at me. It’s mean.
I know that you can probably make a turkey sandwich without a recipe, but you guys. This is not just a turkey sandwich.
This is perfection.
Growing up, my mama and my aunt would go to Brown County, Indiana every summer and they’d often let me and a friend tag along. We’d run around the hotel causing trouble, flirt with boys in the hotel pool, and shop our little teenage butts off. We would always be sure to stop for lunch at the little coffee shop in town and get The Brown County Gobbler, a turkey sandwich that put all other turkey sandwiches to shame.
I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to share this recipe with you, other than the fear that you’d roll your eyes at me. I mean, really. How hard can a turkey sandwich be? But this one really is a bit unique! Instead of a slice of cheese and mayo, you just smear on some cream cheese and call it good. Actually, no. You call it amazing.
The original gobbler sandwich doesn’t have avocado and, if I remember correctly, it had sprouts instead of lettuce. I’ve tailored this to suit my tastes and you can certainly do the same. Just be sure to use a fresh croissant (or a bagel – yum!) and plenty of cream cheese!
If you’re looking for a fun lunch or even a light dinner, these sandwiches are sure to please.
The Gobbler
Ingredients
- 1 croissant per sandwich
- Shaved deli turkey breast I prefer honey roasted
- Cream cheese
- Fresh tomato slices
- Avocado slices
- Shredded lettuce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the croissants in half.
- Spread a thick layer of cream cheese on the croissant, top with the tomatoes, turkeys, lettuce, and avocado.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Shelly (Cookies and Cups) says
Yum!! Looks so good!
Marcee ... ILLINOIS says
Hi Karly. You have an amazing way with cooking, prepping and just showing off all the goodies!!! So love it.
A first comment …. enjoying reading your posts.
My fave w/a cold turkey sandwich must have homemade Thousand Island dressing! Tastes even better with french fries …. we bake em & often top w/fresh garlic. Sooo good.
Karly says
Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
As for the fries and dressing…yes!! Love that. Never tried Thousand Island on a turkey sandwich though…I’ll have to give it a shot!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I love a good turkey sandwich. Putting it on a croissant is a great twist, and cream cheese – wow!
Judy says
Mmmmm……looks & sounds amazing!
Now I have a story (& recipe) for you. Years ago I worked in a mail room in the downtown area of a small town. A co-worker introduced me to a deli down the street, back when deli’s were a new thing on this coast, & a sandwich that we split because it was too big for one person to eat alone. It was called the Pink Flamingo. It’s still my go to sandwich for turkey leftovers the day, or two, or three after Thanksgiving.
Take 2 slices of deli style bread (I like sourdough), spread one with mayonnaise & set aside, spread the other nice & thick with cream cheese then layer on cranberry sauce, lots of thin sliced turkey breast, your choice of cheese (Provolone for me) & dill pickle slices. I know, the dill pickle sounds yucky but trust me, it’s good. Top with the other slice of bread & dig in.
Karly says
I’m all about weird food and that sandwich is just weird enough that I’d love it! 🙂
Kirsten says
Karly,
I will never roll my eyes at you if you feed me one of those Gobblers IRL. This sandwich looks delicious, and I’m so pleased to have it appear in my email inbox today.
Thank you!
Chris Caldwell @ World Cup of Food says
While familiar with the turkey-on-croissant concept, your photos make this look absolutely stunning. Great job.
Karly says
Thank you!
Apryl says
I have been making this for years. The only diffrence is that i will either “season” the cream cheese or use the Alluette garlic and herb cheese spread. Excellent sandwhich!
Karly says
That’s a great idea!
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says
Who says turkey is just for thanksgiving? This seems like the perfect sandwich any time of year!
Angie | Big Bears Wife says
My mom will love this! We have a restaurant here that has a “Gobbler” and it’s all she ever gets from there haha. ! yum!
Pat says
The only problem with this is I don’t have it sitting in front of me right now ~ I’m starving!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
xo
Pat
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
The name of this made me laugh! I know you say we don’t need a recipe for a turkey sandwich, but this does look amazing and I’m always after new ideas for the OH’s lunch, must be so boring having the same few sandwiches every week… oops :/
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
This reminds me of the “Friends” episode where Ross loses it because someone eats his ultimate turkey sandwich. I think yours would put it to shame!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Oh goodness, this turkey gobbler totally defeats the turkey sandwich I’ve been having for dinner on those quick and lazy nights. I need to step up my game now!
JJ says
Anything on a croissant automatically equals amazing.
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
In Australia Sandwiches made with croissants are actually very very popular! Ham and cheese is the go to down here but I love anything in it to be honest. Maybe it is just my love for the buttery goodness of the pastry… You need to toast this bad boy! Trust me it is brings it to another level!
Karly says
Ooh, a toasted croissant sandwich…I’ll have to try that for sure!