Turkey Cranberry Panini
A comforting and flavorful panini featuring juicy turkey, tart cranberry sauce, and melty Swiss cheese, perfect for any time of year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Turkey: leftover roasted turkey or deli turkey
- Cranberry Sauce: homemade or store-bought
- Swiss Cheese: or Gruyère/provolone
- Sourdough Bread: or whole-grain/ciabatta
- Butter or Olive Oil: for grilling
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients on a clean surface.
- Prep the sourdough bread, slicing it into ½ inch thick pieces.
- Butter or brush olive oil on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the turkey, cranberry sauce, and Swiss cheese on the non-buttered side.
- Close up the sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Heat your skillet or panini press over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwich, cooking for about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Slice the panini in half diagonally and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with sweet potato fries or a simple green salad. For extra comfort, enjoy with tomato soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Turkey, Panini, Sandwich, Cranberry, Comfort Food