Tote-and-Slice Turkey, Bacon, and Pesto Loaf Sandwiches (easy picnic sandwich recipe)

Looking for picnic sandwich recipe ideas or loaf sandwich recipes? This easy picnic loaf sandwich can be prepped in advance, packed whole, and sliced when ready to serve. There are a number of ways you can customize this French bread loaf sandwich with your favorite sandwich fillings, but the combination of two different varieties of pesto makes this the best loaf sandwich recipe we’ve tried! Keep reading for tips on making easy picnic sandwich recipes like this, or click the Jump to Recipe button above to go straight to the recipe for these Turkey, Bacon, and Pesto Loaf Sandwiches.

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What you need to make this French bread loaf sandwich

Here’s what you’ll need to make these loaf sandwiches:

• 1 loaf French bread
• 1/3 cup basil pesto
• 1/3 cup sundried tomato pesto
• 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
• 8 ounces sliced turkey breast lunch meat
• 6 slices bacon, cooked

How to make the best loaf sandwich recipe

To make the best loaf sandwich recipe, start by slicing a loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Spread basil pesto on one half of the bread and sundried tomato pesto on the other half.

On top of the bottom half of bread, layer mozzarella cheese, turkey, and cooked bacon. Top with the other half of bread.

Pack your picnic loaf sandwich whole and slice off portions at your picnic when you’re ready to serve.

We love this French bread loaf sandwich!

Here’s the picnic sandwich recipe! Enjoy, and let us know what you think in the comments and by leaving a rating on the recipe!