Easy Turkey Pesto Panini
This turkey pesto panini recipe is a step above your typical turkey sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, or PB&J sandwiches. It's easy to get tired of eating the same sandwiches every day for lunch, but this delicious turkey pesto panini will be a new twist on a turkey sandwich that the whole family will love!
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 4 ciabatta rolls or 8 slices sourdough bread
- 6 tbsp butter (4 for bread, 2 for pan)
- 4 tbsp basil pesto store-bought
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- ¾ lb smoked deli turkey breast sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- While your skillet heats up, spread tablespoon of butter on the inside of each roll or slice of bread. Toast the rolls, butter side down, for 1 minute.
- Next, remove your rolls from the cast iron and add 1 tablespoon of pesto on the inside of your rolls. Add deli turkey, then a slice of cheese. Top with the other half of the roll.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to your cast iron and then add your sandwiches.
- Cook the outside of your panini in your cast iron, pressing it down into the pan to get a good toasting. Flip and cook the other side. About 2 minutes on each side or until they are toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Once they are golden brown, remove and put on a plate. Slice in half and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure that your cast-iron skillet is preheated before cooking your panini.
- Be careful when you turn the sandwich over to grill the second side so that all the ingredients don't fall out.
- Make sure you grill each side of the sandwich to a golden brown, but be careful that the heat isn't too high so that the cheese has a chance to melt inside.