We're having A "Katie"...Traditionally called a "Bobbie"

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If you have no clue what I am talking about, then Google "the Bobbie", you'll see.  There is a hoagie ("sub" for non-philly readers) shop called "Capriotti's" and they are known for the thanksgiving hoagie.  It has shredded turkey breast, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a little bit of mayo.  If you are totally grossed out, I understand, but all the flavors actually work together, I swear!

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So, this year's thanksgiving was very different.  The person who usually cooks was feeling a little under-the-weather, so my aunt and I shared duties of all food making (yikes!) It went over pretty well though, so I deceivingly pulled of being a good little domestic housewife.  However, get this...I didn't get to bring home any of the leftovers!!! I have no clue how this happen, but that's one of the best parts of thanksgiving. I did get back all my dishes and platters empty however, but, ummm BOO.  So, I decided to make homemade Bobbies for the hubby and I, with a few tricks up my sleeve...

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So, first deceiving move was to pick up this Turkey Breast at Target, (sometimes target can be good for food and prices).   These were on sale for $5, scooore, I hoped!  The nice thing about this was that it came in a bag and could go from freezer to oven with no thawing. It cooks for about 2 1/2 hours and made my house smell like a domestic heaven.  I used my Martha Stewart thermometer to make sure it was done and made sure to put it deep in the thickest part of the bird so I know that it got to the right temp.  (Note: Apparently, It's important to make sure it's in the thickest part of your bird said Martha).

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While the turkey was cooking, I sauteed some chopped onion and celery with a little bit of butter, salt, and pepper.  I tossed them into a bowl with a little turkey stock and Pepperidge Farm bread cubes.  Oh la laa, instant stuffing. Can you smell thanksgiving??

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I used canned cranberry sauce, though I know, Martha would have made her own, but I was running out of time! Something to comment on though, I used whole berry sauce because I thought the chunks of full berries meshed well with the stuffing shapes, you know, like square and round together.  I toasted the rolls a little and then the final results... Just what I was craving...

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 Now, my husband add cheese to his but I, surprisingly, did not.  He claimed it was a great addition, something to think about for new time.




How do you eat your thanksgiving leftovers?