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This Turkey Panini Sandwich is a tasty grilled sandwich filled with thinly sliced turkey, provolone cheese, and sliced tomatoes on sourdough bread.
Perfect for lunch or a quick dinner!
Grilled turkey sandwich
I love a great sandwich, especially a grilled sandwich! This turkey panini sandwich has the perfect crunch that I love in a grilled sandwich and is filled with just a handful of great ingredients.
I used a panini press to make this sandwich, but you can also use a stovetop griddle or a cast-iron skillet.
These sandwiches are perfect for lunch, or I love them for dinner along with a bowl of soup. Perfect for when you're not looking for a fancy dinner but want something satisfying and delicious!
If you love turkey sandwiches, you'll also want to check out my Turkey Bacon Sliders.
Key ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Sourdough Bread - I love how sourdough bread toasts up to golden crispy perfection. You can use any sliced bread that you have on hand.
- Deli Sliced Turkey - Deli turkey is usually thinly and evenly sliced which makes it perfect for a sandwich. If you're using leftover turkey, try to slice it as thin as possible.
- Cheese - Use provolone, swiss, cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Tomatoes - I don't always include tomatoes on a grilled sandwich, but it goes so perfectly on this turkey sandwich.
- Mayo and Mustard - The perfect combination to add some creaminess and tanginess. Use Dijon or a coarse ground mustard.
Making a turkey panini
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Preheat your panini grill
- Slice the tomatoes and place slices on a paper towel. This helps absorb the excess juices from the tomato which can make a soggy sandwich.
- Butter the outside of two slices of bread. Lay them buttered side down.
- Combine the mustard and mayo. Spread on the inside (or the side facing up) of the sandwich.
- Place slices of turkey on top of the bread, then cheese and then the tomatoes.
- Add the other piece of bread on top with the butter side facing out.
- Place on panini grill and cook until golden brown and heated through.
Recipe tips
- Use any type of deli meat that you'd prefer. This sandwich works well with ham, pastrami or roast beef.
- Choose your favorite cheese.
- Pat the tomato dry with a paper towel before adding to the sandwich.
To grill on a stovetop grill or cast iron skillet
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place sandwich on preheated skillet and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip sandwich and press down with the flipper or spatula to help flatten the sandwich.
- Cook until both sides are golden brown and the sandwich is fully heated through. You may need to flip the sandwich a few more times to avoid burning.
Frequently asked questions
This depends on the size of your panini press and the size of your sandwiches. You may be able to cook 1-2 sandwiches at a time.
Serving suggestions
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Homemade Potato Chips
- Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
- Fruit Salad
- Fresh-cut veggies with Avocado Ranch Dressing
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Turkey Panini
Equipment
- Panini Press
Ingredients
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard (dijon or coarse ground)
- 4-6 slices deli turkey
- 2 slices cheese (provolone, swiss, cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Preheat your panini grill
- Slice the tomatoes and place slices on a paper towel. This helps absorb the excess juices from the tomato which can make a soggy sandwich.1 tomato
- Butter the outside of two slices of bread. Lay them buttered side down.2 slices sourdough bread, 2 tablespoons butter
- Combine the mustard and mayo. Spread on the inside (or the side facing up) of the sandwich.1 tablespoon mustard, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Place slices of turkey on top of the bread, then cheese and then the tomatoes.4-6 slices deli turkey, 2 slices cheese
- Add the other piece of bread on top with the butter side facing out.
- Place on panini grill and cook until golden brown and heated through.
Notes
- Use any type of deli meat that you'd prefer. This sandwich works well with ham, pastrami or roast beef.
- Choose your favorite cheese.
- Pat the tomato dry with a paper towel before adding to the sandwich.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place sandwich on preheated skillet and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip sandwich and press down with the flipper or spatula to help flatten the sandwich.
- Cook until both sides are golden brown and the sandwich is fully heated through. You may need to flip the sandwich a few more times to avoid burning.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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