Turkey Pesto Panini

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Easily grilled on a panini press or George Foreman grill."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 slices crusty Italian bread
• 1⁄2 cup basil pesto (commercial and homemade)
• 1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 3⁄4 lb thinly sliced oven-roasted turkey breast
• 1 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 slices gouda cheese
• melted butter

directions

1. Preheat panini press or other sandwich maker--I use a George Foreman grill.
2. Spread 4 slices of bread with pesto on one side and the other 4 slices of bread with mayonnaise.
3. Divide the turkey, tomato slices, onion slices, and cheese equally among mayonnaise-dressed bread slices.
4. Top with remaining bread slices, pesto side down; brush tops with butter.
5. Brush the bottom of the panini press with butter.
6. Add 2 sandwiches, close lid, and cook about 5 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
7. Repeat to make the other two sandwiches.
8. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

Reviews

[Bekah]

Very good. Love the taste of the pesto in this. I scaled this down to one sandwich, and had to use a sharp cheddar, as I was out of gouda. Delish. Thanks!

 

[Belinda in Austin]

As I said in another panini review, I got on a panini kick when Austin got iced in for 3 days, last winter. I tried several recipes, and I really enjoyed this one. I think the pesto makes it unique; the flavor goes a long way! Thanks!