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Turkey Basil Pesto Panini

Irresistible Turkey Basil Pesto Panini You’ll Love to Make

This Turkey Basil Pesto Panini is a delightful sandwich that combines fresh pesto, turkey, and cheese, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 slices Sourdough Bread or ciabatta or whole grain
For the Pesto
  • 1/2 cup Pesto homemade or store-bought
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Fontina Cheese or mozzarella, Havarti, provolone, or Gouda
  • 8 slices Turkey thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Roma Tomato sliced
For Toasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • griddle
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Turkey Basil Pesto Panini
  1. Prepare the Bread: Lay out two slices of sourdough bread, spreading pesto evenly on each slice.
  2. Add the Cheese: Place fontina cheese atop the pesto on each slice, covering the entire surface.
  3. Layer the Turkey: Add thinly sliced turkey over the cheese on four slices of bread.
  4. Freshen It Up: Add a layer of sliced Roma tomatoes on top of the turkey.
  5. Assemble the Sandwich: Top each loaded slice with the other slices of bread and brush with olive oil.
  6. Grill to Perfection: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and grill the panini for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Serve and Slice: Let the panini rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh sourdough bread and allow cheese to sit at room temperature before using.

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