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Best Ever Turkey Pesto Panini

Here is a delicious turkey pesto panini that’s perfect for summer! It’s ideal for a light lunch and can be ready in minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1041 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 tbsp pesto
  • 8 slices Primo Taglio pan roasted turkey breast
  • 6 oz Primo Taglio Domestic Brie sliced
  • 3 oz sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup marinated artichokes chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Place the bread sliced on a board.
  2. Spread pesto on all 4 sliced of sourdough bread.
  3. Fold the pan roasted turkey slices in half and place two on two slices of bread.
  4. top the turkey with slices of brie, marinated artichokes and sun dried tomatoes. Top with two more slices of turkey for each panini. Top with the remaining two slices of bread.
  5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt half a tablespoon butter in it. Set the heat to medium low and place the panini in the pan. Sear for about 5 to 7 minutes until it's golden. Slide a spatula under the panini and place you hand on top of the panini. Carefully flip it and add another half a tablespoon of butter. Sear for another 5 to 7 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the other panini as well.

Notes

  • Cast iron skillets are perfect for making paninis at home, especially if the bread slices are thick. Make sure your skillet is pretty hot before placing the panini in the pan. 
  • Melt about half a tablespoon of butter in the pan before you start cooking. This would give the panini a very nice sear and color plus it makes it extra crispy. 
  • Make sure the heat is medium to medium low so the cheese melts completely. 
  • You can use homemade or store-bought pesto for this recipe. 
  • Cast iron skillets are perfect for making paninis at home, especially if the bread slices are thick. Make sure your skillet is pretty hot before placing the panini in the pan. 
  • Melt about half a tablespoon of butter in the pan before you start cooking. This would give the panini a very nice sear and color plus it makes it extra crispy. 
  • Make sure the heat is medium to medium low so the cheese melts completely. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 1041kcal (52%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 1777mg (74%) Potassium 1750mg (50%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 2335IU (47%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 318mg (32%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1041

% Daily Value*

Calories 1041kcal 52%
Carbohydrates 101g 34%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 1777mg 74%
Potassium 1750mg 37%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 2335IU 47%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 318mg 32%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.