Turkey Apple Panini

Okay I don’t really know what exactly the dog days of summer are, but this heat wave is dragging out much longer than I care for!  This Turkey Apple Panini is perfect for these ridiculously hot days. Crisp apples, sweet apple butter, slightly salty bacon all make for a delicious meal that does not require you to turn on the oven!

If you make the bacon in the morning and have a panini press, you don’t even have to turn on the stove in the late afternoon heat!

I have told you before that my absolute favorite burger in town, comes from a restaurant named Zeppelins.  Well they also have a Butterball Turkey Sandwich on their menu, and this is my version of it.  I love being able to re-create a $9.00 sandwich at home!  I can also use all-natural and organic products at home, and know exactly what we are eating! 🙂

I got into a crazy conversation on Google+ last week about how dangerous bacon is for your health.  “It is carcinogenic and you should never eat it” the guys says.  He is right, regular bacon is not good for you and is potentially dangerous.  I pointed out that I only buy un-cured, sulfite-free, organic bacon (I love Applegate and Beelers).  He later proclaimed that he is vegan!  I should have seen that coming.

How to make a turkey apple panini:

Heat panini press or a large skillet. Slice bread to desired thickness (if homemade).

Spread apple butter on one slice of bread…..

Top with turkey, apple, bacon and cheese slices…..

Top with second slice of bread and place on grill. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown…..

Slice in half and serve!

Notes:

• You can use leftover turkey or slices from the deli counter. Boar’s Head is my favorite brand.
• Any cheese will work. In fact you probably noticed different cheeses through out the images, lol
• I like Granny Smith Apples because they are not sweet and work well with the apple butter, but use your favorite.
• Sometimes I peel the apples, sometimes I don’t.  Sometimes I slice them into circles, and sometimes into thin wedges.

Okay yes, I did turn on my oven to make my favorite Sourdough Bread, but I made it late the night after it had cooled off outside.

More delicious sandwich recipes:

Gourmet Tuna Melt

Grilled California Club

Frisco Burgers

Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich

Turkey Croissant Sandwich

Turkey on Ciabatta with Sun-dried Tomato Aioli

Enjoy!!

Turkey Apple Panini

Apple butter, turkey, bacon and apple slices on grilled sourdough bread combine to make the ultimate Turkey Apple Panini!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: turkey, sandwich, apple, slices, butter, sourdough, bread, recipe, bacon

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 775kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 1/2 cup organic apple butter
• 1/2 pound all-natural sliced turkey I used Applegate
• 2 Granny Smith apples
• 8 slices uncured bacon
• 2 slices cheddar or colby jack cheese

Instructions

• Heat panini press or a large skillet. Slice bread to desired thickness (if homemade).
• Spread apple butter on one slice of bread.
• Add the turkey, apple, bacon and cheese slices
• Top with second slice of bread and place on grill. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
• Slice in half and serve.

Notes

• You can use leftover turkey or slices from the deli counter. Boar’s Head is my favorite brand.
• Any cheese will work. In fact you probably  noticed different cheeses through out the images, lol
• I like Granny Smith Apples because they are not sweet and work well with the apple butter, but use your favorite.
• Sometimes I peel the apples, sometimes I don't. Sometimes I slice them into circles, and sometimes into thin wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 4.1% | Vitamin C: 5.6% | Calcium: 17.6% | Iron: 30.3%