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    Published: Sep 26, 2021 by foodyschmoody ·

    Turkey Panini With Cheddar and Apple

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    This fall-inspired toasted sandwich comes together in about 10 minutes. Use deli-sliced turkey or even leftover Thanksgiving turkey for an easy weeknight meal. This Turkey Panini with apples and cheddar will quickly become a staple in the regular recipe rotation.

    four halves of cooked panini stacked on a dish
    Jump to:
    • What is a panini
    • 🛒Ingredients
    • ❓Do I need a panini press
    • 🍳How to make a turkey panini
    • What to serve with turkey panini sandwich
    • 📃 Printable Recipe Card
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    Apples and cheese have been paired together for ages. It works because the tartness of the apples and creamy saltiness of cheese just play well together.

    While you can use whichever hearty bread you prefer, I like to use a thick sliced Italian bread.

    Not a fan of apple butter? Give this a real Thanksgiving feel by substituting cranberry sauce for the apple butter.

    What is a panini

    I guess we should start with this basic question. A panini is simply a pressed sandwich.

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    🛒Ingredients

    ingredients each on their own white dish spread around

    The ingredient list for these paninis is quite short and easy to find.

    • Turkey - use either deli turkey or leftovers from turkey dinner (think Thanksgiving leftovers)
    • Cheese - sharp cheddar is what I'm using but mild cheddar is great. Feel free to change up the cheese to suit your taste.
    • Bread - a good hearty bread is best but use your favorite
    • Apple - green apple
    • Apple Butter - if you aren't familiar, you can find this typically in most grocery stores in the section where you can also find nut butters and fruit jams, jellies and spreads
    • Sage - fresh
    • Butter - make sure it is soft enough to spread easily

    ❓Do I need a panini press

    While using a panini press sure makes a panini recipe easy, you can make this more grilled cheese style.

    To make without a press, assemble as per instructions and cook on a pre-heated skillet over medium heat, pressing down with a spatula as it cooks. Take care when flipping the sandwich. Cook until golden on both sides.

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    🍳How to make a turkey panini

    While the panini press is pre-heating, start assembly.

    Butter one side of each slice of bread and then turn them butter side down on cutting board (or work surface).

    Spread the apple butter on the top side of bread slices and then layer the rest of the ingredients.

    collage of the steps of assembling the panini

    You'll want the sandwich to be on the thicker side. Keep in mind it will be pressed down in the panini press.

    assembled sandwich not yet cooked on wooden board

    Place the sandwich in the pre-heated panini press. The panini should take about 3-5 minutes to cook.

    panini inside the press cooking
    two cooked paninis next to each other on wood board

    What to serve with turkey panini sandwich

    There are several things that go well with this grilled turkey sandwich. Here are a few of my easy favorites.

    • potato chips (super easy, just open your favorite brand)
    • sweet potato cubes in the air fryer
    • air fryer french fries
    • salad (bagged salad will keep it easy)
    panini halves stacked on a black serving dish with plants in the back for decor

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    Turkey Panini With Cheddar and Apple

    foodyschmoody
    This grilled sandwich boasting fall flavors is perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey but can easily be made with deli turkey as well.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 sandwiches
    Calories 701 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ pound sliced deli turkey or leftover cooked turkey
    • 4 ounce sharp cheddar cheese thinly sliced
    • 1 apple thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup apple butter
    • 8 leaves fresh sage
    • 2 tablespoon butter softened
    • 4 slices of hearty bread

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat panini maker
    • Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
      Place buttered side of bread down, spread apple butter evenly over each slice of bread.
      Layer the cheese on each slice of bread, then layer the apples.
      Next layer the turkey on each slice of bread, followed by the sage on two slices.
      Carefully place the pieces of bread together to make 2 sandwiches.
    • Place sandwiches on pre-heated panini press and close to press the sandwiches together. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bread is crispy and browned. Serve warm.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 701kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 39gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1801mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 5gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 976IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 511mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword easy recipe, panini, sandwich, thanksgiving, turkey, weeknight dinner
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