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Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich

by Jennifer Debth November 19, 2014
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This Panera Copycat recipe: Turkey Bacon Bravo is truly satisfying! Thinly sliced turkey, smoked gouda, bacon, and “special sauce” are all piled onto freshly made parmesan herbed focaccia!

Bacon bravo sandwich on plateDon’t ask me why, but since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, turkey has been on my mind. πŸ˜‰

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Turkey and sandwiches (pronounced sam-wiches…just me?). Every once in awhile I get a really strong craving for sandwiches. Like, I need one NOW, kinda craving. Unfortunately, I never keep bread in the house. Why? Heyyyyy carboholic over here! That loaf would be gone in 2 sittings, max!

Well…remember that amazing focacciaΒ bread from yesterday’s post? Yea. I made that into a copy cat recipe: Panera’s Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich.

Carboholics… WE. ARE. IN. TROUBLE.Β 

Bacon bravo sandwich cut in half on plateLike I said, every once in awhile I get a strong urge to make a sandwich. My go-to sandwiches are grilled cheese (and tomato soup, of course), a breakfast sandwich made of half anΒ english muffin topped with turkey and a fried egg, or a turkey, cheese, and apple panini. For the longest time, all I wanted wasΒ turkey, apple, and cheese sandwiches!

Not anymore! Apple step aside and make way forΒ the turkey bacon bravo!

Have you guys ever had this sandwich from Panera, because if you haven’t, you’re seriously missing out! I used to eat at Panera all the time and I’d order this sandwich, but instead of the tomato basil bread they traditionally serve it on (too sour for me), I opted for an asiago focaccia. Now that I live in downtown Seattle, I have no idea where the nearest Panera is. I was saddened by the thought that I may never have this sandwich again but then, BAM! It hit me! Why don’t I just make this at home? Duhhh. Food blogger, remember?!

I started by making my parmesan herbed focaccia. It’s soo good!

Then you have to make the Panera special sauce. It’s just a combination of mayo, ketchup, lemon juice, dried mustard, and hot sauce. Whisk together and let set in the fridge. Wham, bam, thank you ma’am!

Sandwich sauce ingredients in separate bowls aboveNow,Β cut your freshly baked focaccia (or the bread of your choosing) and smother each side in the special sauce.

Top with crisp romaine, thinly sliced turkey, sliced tomatoes, smoked gouda,Β and another piece of bread. Oh yea. And bacon. We all know how much I love bacon, I made that very clear in my blog post about a warm bacon spinach salad.Β Although, I love bacon, the real star in this dish is the combination of the fresh bread and that smoked gouda, both add so much flavor to the sandwich that really makesΒ it over the top!

Bacon bravo sandwich ingredientsYou want to know something funny? The gouda is my favorite part and yet, I forgot to put it on the sandwich while I was photographing it! Probably because it was all in my mouth. So ignore what the pictures may tell you and DON’T forget the cheese, please!

This sandwich is just a little bit chewy from the focaccia, juicy from the tomatoes, fresh from the lettuce, crisp from the bacon, and smoky from the turkey and gouda. And the special sauce? Well, that adds just a little acidity and a spicy kick to round out the whole thing! I just had the turkey bacon bravo sandwich for lunch, like 30 minutes ago, but I may need to make just one more now…no seriously. I’m really going to.

Moving shot of turkey bacon bravo sandwich assembly– Jennifer

This turkey bacon bravo sandwich is just a little bit chewy from the focaccia, juicy from the tomatoes, fresh from the lettuce, crisp from the bacon, and smoky from the turkey and gouda. And the special sauce? Well, that adds just a little acidity and a spicy kick to round out the whole thing! www.showmetheyummy.com #sandwich #panera #bread #turkeybaconsandwich #lunch

Turkey Bacon Bravo: Panera Copycat Recipe

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This Panera Copycat recipe: Turkey Bacon Bravo is truly satisfying! Thinly sliced turkey, smoked gouda, bacon, and "special sauce" are all piled onto freshly made parmesan herbed focaccia!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Yield: 6 sandwiches
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Ingredients

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Special Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • hot sauce to taste

Sandwich Fixings

  • 1 loaf herbed parmesan focaccia
  • 6 slices tomato
  • 6 slices romaine lettuce
  • 12 slices bacon cooked
  • 6 slices smoked gouda
  • thinly sliced turkey

Instructions

Sandwich

  • Take two pieces of focaccia and spread on the special sauce.
  • On top of one piece of bread layer lettuce, turkey, bacon, tomato and cheese!
  • Top with the other slice of bread!

Special Sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients.
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The recipe is made for 6 servings, but can be easily scaled down to just one or a couple sandwiches!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Turkey Bacon Bravo: Panera Copycat Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 large sandwich)
Calories 677 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 2715mg118%
Potassium 502mg14%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 626IU13%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 233mg23%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: focaccia bread, special sauce, turkey
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Course: Lunch - Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

Filed Under: Lunch

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  1. Steve

    Rochester, Michigan

    February 22, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars I bought a loaf of Panera tomato basil bread and followed your recipe. It was spot on the roasted turkey bacon bravo sandwich.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 27, 2023 at 11:45 am

      Love it! Thanks Steve!
  2. K

    Warren, Michigan

    December 20, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  3. Anonymous

    Canada

    November 4, 2022 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  4. Nicole

    Germantown, Maryland

    November 29, 2021 at 11:26 am

    4 stars Added about 1 tablespoon of honey and it was perfect!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 29, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks Nicole!
  5. Anonymous

    Alexandria, Virginia

    October 22, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  6. Natasha

    Canton, Michigan

    October 22, 2021 at 10:32 am

    5 stars Had a craving for a bacon turkey bravo and just needed to know how to make the sauce. This is spot on. The recipe calls for a different bread. It should be on tomato basil but leaving 5 stars because it’s perfect!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 22, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      Yay! Thank you! It’s normally made with tomato basil, but I always subbed a focaccia… personal preference!
  7. Sharri

    United States

    September 9, 2021 at 7:09 am

    Have you ever made this sandwich ahead of time , perhaps good for couple days ? We are building a vacation home 3-1/2 hrs away ~ with that , we’re roughing it ( camping ) and I want to still feed my boys yummy food instead of take out ; ) I used to make hero sandwiches with the sauce and that was good for few days ( maybe even better after a day ) I was hoping to take this sandwich along ~ have my turkey breast roasting at this very second . Any idea ? Thank U !
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 9, 2021 at 9:23 am

      I haven’t made this in advance, but I think it would hold up nicely for a couple days! The bread might get slightly soft… you could keep the sauce on the side!
  8. Anonymous

    United States

    June 25, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  9. Lisa

    St Louis, Missouri

    May 16, 2021 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars The sauce is spot on. I decided it would be cheaper to round up the ingredients and make 4 times as many sandwiches and drinks as buying one at BreadCo. Thanks
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 16, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! So glad you loved it πŸ™‚
  10. Anonymous

    Colorado Springs, Colorado

    December 21, 2020 at 3:32 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  11. Justin

    Ballwin, Missouri

    August 5, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars The sauce is perfect! Overall I would give this recipe 5 stars. However, not the right kind of bread… If you are looking for a direct copycat, then you should buy the St. Louis Bread Co.(Panera) Tomato Basil bread from any store, if that is possible. Otherwise, I think that there are better bread options out there. Also, what about melting the cheese??? Gotta have melted cheese on your samich!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 6, 2020 at 7:37 am

      So glad you liked the sauce! And yes! It originally is with the tomato basil bread, but I was never a fan and always subbed the focaccia πŸ™‚ and they never melted the cheese, so I kept that as is!
    • Lisa

      St Louis, Missouri

      May 16, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      I just used regular artisan bread. Liked it
  12. Anonymous

    Franklin, Pennsylvania

    June 28, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  13. Carmen

    West Bend, Wisconsin

    April 7, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars One of my friends surprised me with an egg sandwich, with the request of the turkey bravo sauce. It was so wonderful! I figured I could make this breakfast sandwich on my own, so I have ever cents. My kids love it.!One of my friends surprised me with an egg sandwich, with the request of the turkey bravo sauce. It was so wonderful! I figured I could make this breakfast sandwich on my own, so I have ever since. My kids love it, especially my 15 year old son! I put the sauce on an egg sandwich with sausage patty instead of turkey. I also use sour dough bread and make a panini with my press.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 8, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Aww that’s so sweet! Thank you so much Carmen!! πŸ™‚
  14. Raquel

    Jacksonville, Florida

    April 1, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars AMAZING!!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 2, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Thanks so much!! πŸ™‚
  15. Jane

    Athens, Alabama

    January 24, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks for sharing this! I was looking for a copycat recipe to make simpler sandwiches at home for the guys – they really like the Panera Bread Turkey Bacon Bravo sandwich.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 25, 2019 at 8:17 am

      You’re so welcome! Enjoy!
  16. Grace

    Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    December 15, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    GF bread holds together better toasted. Can I toast the whole sandwich, or is that a no for the mayo combo dressing
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 16, 2018 at 5:43 am

      That should be fine πŸ™‚
  17. Riley

    September 20, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    4 stars The sand which is ok I think the real Panera version is better but I like the way ur creative and Whitty Andy u seam like a person who should try to beet bobby flay at his own game
    Reply
  18. Susan

    September 11, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars Love this sandwich but…it has to be thick-sliced turkey for me!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 12, 2018 at 7:06 am

      Feel free to use any kind of turkey!
  19. Panera

    September 11, 2018 at 10:21 am

    5 stars Oh my gosh. It. Is. A. BACON Turkey Bravo. BTB or Bravo for short. Panera workers all over think its ridiculous when people can’t read the board. I haven’t worked there in five years and this still bugs me. That being said recipe looks delicious.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 11, 2018 at 10:27 am

      Thanks so much! They actually have that name trademarked (you can see it on their site), so unfortunately, I can’t call it that! πŸ™‚
  20. tina.thetastyworld

    July 22, 2018 at 11:10 am

    5 stars This looks amazing! Good luck with your new adventure!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 23, 2018 at 6:14 am

      Thanks so much!
  21. Susan

    July 13, 2018 at 6:29 am

    5 stars That sandwich looks awesome, but personally I prefer thick-cut slices of turkey to thin ones. I want to really taste that yummy turkey (my very favorite meat)!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 13, 2018 at 10:29 am

      You can definitely use a thicker turkey
  22. vivian

    March 17, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars Saturday is sandwich and cocktail night at our house and I made these for the meat eaters and they liked them a lot. Thanks for a great recipe!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 19, 2018 at 5:16 am

      Ummm that’s AWESOME! I want to start doing sandwich and cocktail night, too! So glad these were well liked! πŸ™‚
  23. Chris

    July 26, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I ate Turkey Bravos for years and thought the tomato-ball bread was wonderful. But, I remember the original sauce as being slightly sweet! Which was a terrific counterpoint for the bread and the smokiness. Ah, but no more. With the new sauce, your version on the focaccia sounds so good. Thanks.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 27, 2017 at 8:28 am

      Thanks so much Chris! Enjoy!
  24. Emily

    Gastonia, North Carolina

    August 14, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    My fave sandwich at PAnera. But gosh, you were missing out with the tomato basil bread – it makes the sandwich in my opinion!!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 16, 2015 at 8:48 am

      It’s my favorite, too! For whatever reason I wasn’t a fan of that bread, but maybe a homemade version would do the trick? πŸ™‚ Thanks for stopping by, Emily!
  25. Phi

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    November 21, 2014 at 3:10 am

    What a yummy looking sandwich!
    Reply
  26. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    November 20, 2014 at 5:44 am

    Thank you, Thalia!! πŸ™‚
    Reply
  27. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    November 20, 2014 at 12:27 am

    Thanks Stacey…let me know if you do try it! πŸ™‚ Ooo, this would be great as a panini, too!
    Reply
  28. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    November 19, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Oh my gosh, those would definitely be the things I missed most, too! I wonder if Panera has a GF menu yet? I’d be so surprised if they didn’t! Fingers crossed for you πŸ™‚
    Reply
  29. Matea

    Fort Mill, South Carolina

    November 19, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Gouda is one of my favorite cheeses! The sauce sounds delicious!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 19, 2014 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks Matea! Isn’t gouda the best?!
  30. Annie

    Manlius, New York

    November 19, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars Oh gosh…I cannot handle this sandwich(!) and that focaccia looks incredible! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 19, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks for pinning Annie! πŸ™‚

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