Turkey Cranberry Panini
A delicious panini that combines leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and Swiss cheese, creating a nostalgic and flavorful sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- ½ cup leftover roasted turkey (or deli turkey)
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Start by assembling all your ingredients on the counter.
- Prep your bread: Lay the slices flat and brush one side with olive oil or butter.
- Layer the goodness: Spread cranberry sauce on one slice, add turkey and Swiss cheese, then top with the other slice.
- Heat the panini press: Preheat it or a skillet to medium heat.
- Grill until golden: Cook the panini for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway.
- Melt and slice: Remove from heat and let rest briefly before slicing.
- Slice and serve: Cut the panini in half diagonally and serve with extra cranberry sauce.
Notes
Serve with sweet potato fries, salad, or chips. You can wrap the panini to grill later for fresh serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turkey panini, cranberry sauce, comfort food, sandwich recipe