Description
This Easy Turkey Panini is a crisp, golden sandwich layered with tender turkey, melty Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, and tangy pickles—all pressed between buttery bread slices and grilled to perfection. A fast, satisfying option for lunch or dinner, it’s easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 6–8 slices deli turkey breast
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- 4–6 dill pickle slices (optional)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1–2 tbsp softened butter or olive oil
Optional Add-ins: tomato slices, red onion, hot sauce, herbs
Instructions
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Lay out bread slices; spread mayo and Dijon mustard on inside faces.
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Layer turkey, cheese, pickles, and lettuce onto two slices of bread.
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Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread.
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Butter or oil the outsides of the sandwiches.
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Preheat panini press or grill pan to medium heat.
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Grill sandwiches for 4–5 minutes in a press or 2–3 minutes per side in a pan, pressing with a skillet.
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Remove once bread is golden and cheese is melted.
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Let cool 1 minute, then slice and serve.