Black Friday Leftover Turkey Panini Recipe
Equipment
- Equipment
- Panini press or large skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 slices of your favorite bread sourdough, whole grain, or ciabatta work well
- 1 cup of leftover turkey meat sliced or shredded
- 2 slices of Swiss or cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup of cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup of stuffing optional
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons of butter softened
Instructions
Prep the Bread:
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
- On the opposite side of each slice, spread Dijon mustard.
Layer the Ingredients:
- Lay one slice of bread, mayo-side down, on a clean surface.
- Add one slice of cheese on top.
- Pile on the turkey meat.
- If using, spread the stuffing over the turkey.
- Drizzle the cranberry sauce over the stuffing or turkey.
- Top with the second slice of cheese.
Assemble the Sandwich:
- Place the second slice of bread, mustard-side down, over the fillings.
Butter the Bread:
- Lightly butter the top of the assembled sandwich.
Grill the Panini:
- Preheat your panini press or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the sandwich buttered-side down on the press or skillet.
- Butter the unbuttered side while the first side cooks.
- Close the press or place a heavy skillet on top to weigh it down.
- Grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes per side.
Serve:
- Remove the panini from the grill.
- Let it cool slightly, then cut in half.
- Enjoy your Black Friday Leftover Turkey Panini immediately, while it's still warm and crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1270mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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