Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened3 slices rustic Italian bread3 slices cheddar or provolone cheese2 pieces leaf lettuce3 slices tomato7 thin slices deli smoked peppered turkey breast1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced3 tablespoons blue cheese spread7 thin slices deli oven-roasted chicken7 thin slices deli ham5 crisp cooked bacon strips1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

Preparation

Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Place 1 slice cheese on each unbuttered side of bread. Toast bread slices, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 4-5 minutes.

Layer 1 toast with lettuce, tomato, turkey and avocado. Top with another toast and spread with blue cheese spread. Top with chicken, ham, bacon and egg. Top with remaining toast, cheese side down. Cut sandwich in half, secure with toothpicks and serve.