Easy Turkey Basil Pesto Panini Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Turkey Basil Pesto Panini featuring layers of sourdough bread, aromatic pesto, gooey fontina cheese, savory turkey slices, and fresh Roma tomatoes, all grilled to golden perfection for a satisfying and flavorful sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
- 8 pieces sourdough bread
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 pound fontina cheese, sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds turkey, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the bread and spread pesto. Lay the sourdough bread slices on a flat surface. Evenly spread pesto on each slice of bread to add aromatic basil flavor.
- Add cheese onto bread. Distribute the sliced fontina cheese evenly onto each slice of bread over the pesto. Then set aside 4 of these prepared slices for layering.
- Layer turkey on cheese. Place the sliced turkey evenly across the 4 slices of bread topped with cheese. This adds protein and savory taste to the sandwich.
- Add fresh tomatoes. Arrange the sliced Roma tomatoes evenly over the turkey on each sandwich slice to add freshness and juiciness.
- Top with remaining bread slices. Place the remaining 4 pesto and cheese topped bread slices on top of the layered slices to complete the sandwich. Lightly press down to secure the layers together.
- Brush sandwiches with olive oil. Brush both sides of each sandwich with olive oil to promote a golden, crispy crust when grilling.
- Grill or toast sandwiches. Cook the sandwiches on medium-high heat using a grill pan or skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Serve. Remove sandwiches from heat, slice in half diagonally, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for the best flavor or store-bought pesto as a convenient alternative.
- You can substitute fontina cheese with mozzarella or provolone for similar melting properties.
- Adjust turkey quantity based on preference for a lighter or heartier sandwich.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the bread and the heat level of your grill or pan.
- Serve with a side salad or chips for a complete meal.
Keywords: Turkey Panini, Basil Pesto Sandwich, Grilled Sandwich, Easy Lunch Recipe, Fontina Cheese Panini
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