This Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches to make. It's full of great flavor, and super easy to make!
A panini sandwich beats a plain one any day of the week, in my book. But this Turkey Pesto Panini is the perfect summer sandwich. It's a little nutty and salty from the pesto and cheese. And the delicious carmelization on the bread is heavenly. You're going to love, love, love this recipe - trust me!
A great sandwich starts with great ingredients. I just adore making my own basil pesto at home. In the summer, when we grow our own basil, I almost always have a jar in the refrigerator. You can get my favorite recipe for Basil Pesto here. You could also try my Tarragon Walnut Pesto for something different.
You can use a store-bought pesto, but in my humble opinion, it's just not the same as homemade. As for the other ingredients, I enjoy fresh mozzarella and a slow-roasted turkey. You can get the turkey from the deli, but leftovers from a roasted turkey is phenomenal. This is one of those cases where quality ingredients make a big difference in the sandwich itself.
Ingredients
- Sliced roasted turkey breast
- White or whole wheat ciabatta bread, sliced
- Fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Store-bought or homemade Basil Pesto
- Tomato slices, optional
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
Directions
- Preheat your panini press according to instructions from the manufacturer.
- To make one sandwich, spread two slices of the bread with 1 tablespoon of Basil Pesto. Next, layer on 2-3 slices of turkey. Top with mozzarella slices, and, if desired, tomato slices. Top with the second slice of bread. Gently brush the outside slices of bread with a little olive oil.
- Repeat for additional sandwiches.
- To grill on the panini press, add the sandwich to the preheated press and close. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
This sandwich is great with potato chips or crispy fingerling potatoes. You can also serve it with one of these tasty salads:
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- Toasted Caprese Sandwich
- Turkey Avocado Sandwich
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
You'll also love our turkey and cheese pinwheels!
Variations
Try this sandwich using homemade Dutch Oven Cheese Bread!
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Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich
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Equipment
- panini press
Ingredients
- Sliced roasted turkey breast
- White or whole wheat ciabatta bread sliced
- Fresh mozzarella sliced
- Store-bought or homemade Basil Pesto
- Tomato slices optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press according to instructions from the manufacturer.
- To make one sandwich, spread two slices of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the Basil Pesto. Next, layer on 2-3 slices of turkey. Then, top with mozzarella slices, and, if desired, tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Top with the second slice of bread. Gently brush the outside slices of bread with a little olive oil.Sliced roasted turkey breast, White or whole wheat ciabatta bread, Fresh mozzarella, Store-bought or homemade Basil Pesto, Tomato slices, Olive oil, Salt and Pepper
- Repeat for additional sandwiches.
- To grill on the panini press, add the sandwich to the preheated press and close. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.
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Jessica says
Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up at our Tips & Tricks Link Party!
Jessica
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