Description
This Easy Turkey Basil Pesto Panini combines the rich flavors of fontina cheese and basil pesto with tender turkey and fresh tomatoes, all grilled to perfection between slices of sourdough bread. It’s a quick, delicious meal ideal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 lb fontina cheese, sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs turkey, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Assemble the Panini: Lay out the sourdough slices. Spread pesto on each slice, then layer fontina cheese on top of the pesto on each slice.
- Add Turkey and Tomatoes: Divide the turkey slices among 4 of the bread slices, layering them over the cheese. Add tomato slices on top of the turkey.
- Top and Prepare for Grilling: Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top to create sandwiches, pressing down gently. Brush both sides of each sandwich with olive oil.
- Grill the Panini: Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill each sandwich until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve: Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious, melty Turkey Basil Pesto Panini!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other types of cheese if you prefer.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey or replace it with grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Grilling, Panini Press
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg