The Big Bird

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°F.
2. 2
   Slice tomatoes as thin as possible, generously grind pepper over the top and put into fridge to keep cool.
3. 3
   In a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until crisp-tender. (I will usually start to build the sandwich while garlic and onions are cookin').
4. 4
   Remove garlic onion mixture from skillet, reserving the oil.
5. 5
   Layer the turkey first followed by the Bacon then pour the garlic & onion mixture over the turkey and bacon on the bottom half of French bread, drizzle oil mixture lightly over the top and then sprinkle with basil.
6. 6
   Top with cheese and remaining half of bread.
7. 7
   Wrap loaf in foil.
8. 8
   Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes & cheese is melted.
9. 9
   unwrap and remove bottom slice of bread (upside down) add the cool, peppered sliced tomatoes, close it up and eat that bird!