Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich - Panera Copycat Recipe (2024)

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!

Don’t ask me why, but since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, turkey has been on my mind. 😉

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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 focacciabread from yesterday’s post? Yea. I made that into a copy cat recipe: Panera’s Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich.

Carboholics… WE. ARE. IN. TROUBLE.

Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich - Panera Copycat Recipe (2)Like 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 anenglish muffin topped with turkey and a fried egg, or a turkey, cheese, and apple panini. For the longest time, all I wanted wasturkey, apple, and cheese sandwiches!

Not anymore! Apple step aside and make way forthe 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!

Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich - Panera Copycat Recipe (3)Now,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,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.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 makesit over the top!

Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich - Panera Copycat Recipe (4)You 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.

Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich - Panera Copycat Recipe (5)– Jennifer

Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich - Panera Copycat Recipe (6)

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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Notes

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

Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich - Panera Copycat Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Panera Bravo sauce made of? ›

Then you have to make the Panera special sauce. It's just a combination of mayo, ketchup, lemon juice, dried mustard, and hot sauce.

What is on the turkey bravo at Panera? ›

About This. Oven-roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon with aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and our Signature Bravo sauce drizzle on our Tomato Basil Miche.

What brand of turkey does Panera use? ›

The meat is sold under the Plainville Farms brand. HPPC has been supplying Panera Bread with turkey raised without antibiotics on family farms since 2011. "Plainville Farms has worked closely with Panera to feature turkey that has been humanely raised, fed a vegetarian diet and never given antibiotics," said Irwin D.

Is Panera bacon turkey bravo good? ›

It has a great spicy dressing and is served on their fabulous tomato basil bread, but it's also delicious on any hearty bread. My son works for Panera Bread and this is his favorite menu item.

What are the ingredients in Bravo sauce? ›

Ingredients. Water, Tomato Puree, Sugar, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Mustard, Dehydrated Onions, Spices, Citric Acid, Dehydrated Parsley. We do our best to be accurate with respect to the advertised ingredients, nutritional information, product images and descriptions listed on our app/website.

What is the most unhealthy food at Panera? ›

Panera Bread's Bacon Mac and Cheese Bread Bowl is the least healthy option despite its comfort-food appeal. With 1,180 calories per bowl, 19 grams of saturated fat, and 2,640 milligrams of sodium, this menu item checks all the boxes we recommend limiting for heart health.

What sandwiches did Panera get rid of? ›

Panera is discontinuing these menu items
  • Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt – Toasted Baguette.
  • Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt – Toasted Baguette.
  • Chicken & Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt – Stacked Toasted Baguette.
  • Chicken Green Goddess Caprese Melt – Stacked Toasted Baguette.
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt – Stacked Toasted Baguette.
Apr 10, 2024

Why did Panera get rid of the Sierra turkey sandwich? ›

The main problem with the sandwich was that Panera decided to alter the formula. The company switched out both the sauce and bread for alternative options, and it was never quite the same ever since. After changing the formula, the popularity of the Sierra Turkey Sandwich began to dip, and the writing was on the wall.

What is on a Panera Sierra turkey sandwich? ›

Photo: Inside the Sierra Turkey Sandwich (oven-roasted turkey, lettuce, red onion, chipotle mayo, Asiago cheese focaccia)

What brand owns Panera? ›

JAB Holding Company is the privately-held parent company of foodservice concepts Bagel Brands, Caribou Coffee, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Espresso House, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Panera Bread, Peet's Coffee and Pret a Manger.

Is Panera turkey sandwich good? ›

Panera's roasted turkey breast was its best self in this sandwich. Its sidekicks were emerald greens, red onions, and chipotle mayo, which made for a satisfying combination.

What family owns Panera Bread? ›

Panera Bread is itself owned by JAB Holding Company, which is, in turn, owned by the Reimann family of Germany.

Is turkey bacon bravo healthy? ›

7 oz of bacon turkey bravo sandwich (Panera Bread) contains 310 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 37% carbs, 34% fat, and 29% protein. This is a good source of protein (41% of your Daily Value).

Is Panera Bread healthier than McDonald's? ›

Is Panera really healthier than McDonald's? ​A new study has found that meals served at fast-casual restaurants such as Panera Bread Co. and Chipotle Mexican Grill, which are often perceived as healthier options, contain more calories than meals at fast-food restaurants like McDonald's.

Which Panera Bread is the healthiest? ›

Breads: The bread with the fewest calories is the whole grain miche with 130 per serving. Other good choices are the whole grain baguette or whole grain loaf with 140 calories (each option also has 3 grams of fiber per serving).

What happened to Bravo sauce? ›

Due to popular demand, Kraft Canada announced that they are bringing back Bravo pasta sauce! Canadians lost their minds when they learned their beloved canned pasta sauce was discontinued earlier this year. More than 10,000 hungry Canadians signed a petition calling for the sauce to be brought back.

Is Bravo sauce spicy? ›

FLAVOR PROFILE: This Peppercorn Hot Sauce blends fire-roasted bell pepper and habaneros with zesty lemon pepper and floral Szechuan peppercorns, creating a unique, piquante flavor and heat profile. HANDLE THE HEAT: 2/10 Szechuan peppercorn tingles the tongue, while habanero peppers turn up the heat on your taste buds.

What sauce is on Panera chicken sandwich? ›

The Panera Chicken Sandwiches are that good!

Choose from our Spicy Take Chef's Chicken Sandwich with zesty buffalo sauce or the Signature Take Chef's Chicken Sandwich smothered with a secret garlic aioli.

Who makes Bravo spaghetti sauce? ›

The original company that launched Bravo Pasta Sauce in the 1950's is the Toronto Macaroni Factory, based in Willowdale, ON.” They must have bought up dozens of other smaller food companies. Then in 2015, they merged with Kraft to make them the giant that they are today.

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