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Blackened Cajun Turkey Sandwich with Creole Sauce

Yield: 20




Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
3-1/2 Tablespoons sweet paprika
2-1/2 Tablespoons salt
3-1/2 Teaspoons onion powder
3-1/2 Teaspoons garlic powder
3-1/2 Teaspoons cayenne pepper
2-1/2 Teaspoons white pepper
2-1/2 Teaspoons black pepper
1-1/2 Teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1-1/2 Teaspoons dried oregano leaves
Creole Sauce
1/3 Cup vegetable oil
1-1/4 Cups onion, chopped
1-1/4 Cups celery, chopped
1-1/4 Cups green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 Teaspoon bay leaf, ground
2-1/2 Teaspoons dried oregano leaf
2-1/2 Teaspoons dried basil leaves
1-1/4 Teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1-1/4 Teaspoons paprika
2-1/2 Teaspoons salt
1/3 Teaspoon white pepper
1/3 Teaspoon black pepper
3-1/3 Cups tomato, peeled, seeded & chopped
2-1/2 Teaspoons hot red pepper sauce
2-1/2 Pounds onions, sliced
1 Pound, 14 Ounces green peppers, seeded and sliced
5 Pounds SPLIT TURKEY BREAST, sliced 1/2-inch thick
3/4 Cup Cajun seasoning
As Needed vegetable oil
1-1/4 Pounds Mozzarella cheese, sliced
5 Cups Creole Sauce
20 Each kaiser rolls, split horizontally
 
Cajun Seasoning
  1. Blend paprika, salt, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, white and black peppers, thyme and oregano thoroughly. Store in an airtight container.
 
Creole Sauce
  1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan and saute onions, celery and green pepper over high heat until light brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, all herbs, salt and peppers, tomatoes and hot pepper sauce. Blend well and simmer 15-20 minutes, until thick. Cool and store covered and refrigerated.
 
Sandwich Prep
  1. Grill onions and peppers until browned and set aside.
  2. Sprinkle turkey breast on both sides with Cajun seasoning and press on firmly.
  3. Per sandwich order: Heat a very light coating of vegetable oil in a heavy saute pan over high heat until smoking. Add turkey slice and cook about 1-1/2 minutes per side until blackened. When almost done, place Mozzarella on top to melt.
  4. Spread Creole sauce on bottom half of roll. Place hot turkey slice with cheese on bottom of roll and cover with onions, green peppers, and top half of roll. Place a toothpick in both sides of sandwich and cut in half on the diagonal. Serve immediately.

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: Cajun
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Occasion: Mardi Gras
 
Preparation Method: Blackened
 
Product Type: Boneless Breast
 

Recipe Source: Recipe developed by Sara Lee Refrigerated Foods.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 470   Calories from Fat 130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1710mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 7g  
Protein 41g  
Vitamin A 30%
  • Vitamin C 90%
    Calcium 25%
  • Iron 25%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4