Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini

The warm, melting strawberries make your house smell so good! Adapted from Southern Living, you'll love this fresh, warm-weather spin on a Monte Cristo sandwich.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  brie round
• 8  slices  Italian bread
• 8  ounces  thinly sliced  smoked turkey
• 8  fresh basil leaves
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced fresh strawberries
• 4  tablespoons  red pepper jelly
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 8  strawberries (optional)

Directions

1. Trim and discard rind from Brie. Cut Brie into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Layer four bread slices evenly with turkey, basil leaves, strawberries and Brie.
2. Spread one tablespoon pepper jelly on one side of each of remaining four bread slices; place bread slices, jelly sides down, on top of brie. Brush sandwiches with melted butter.
3. Cook sandwiches, in batches, in a pre-heated panini press two to three minutes or until golden brown.Garnish with strawberry halves, if desired.