Super Bowl Sandwiches

These sandwiches were talked about for a few years before I actually tried them and now, our family can't wait for Super Bowl Sunday dinner! My good friend, Natalie, shared this SUPER recipe from Natalie, in her words:

(Makes 8 openface sandwiches.  I usually have to double or triple this depending on the company.)

In a small bowl combine:

1 small can chopped olives, drained
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. salt

Set aside 2 tbsp as a final garnish.

To remaining add:

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup green onion, chopped

Slice a loaf of french bread and put the slices on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture.  Top with thinly sliced deli turkey (smoked, roasted, honey...doesn't matter).  If you fold one large slice up to fit on each sandwich, it's enough, but you can put more on if you like!  Next top with slices of tomato...not too thick.  Spread on another small amount of the mayonnaise mixture.  Top with three or four slices of ripe avocado, plenty of grated monterey jack and cheddar cheeses and then sprinkle a pinch of the left-over olives onto each.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until it's all melty and heated through.  I first made these in 1998 for Super Bowl Sunday and they've been a favorite tradition ever since.