Best Leftover Turkey Panini Recipes

ULTIMATE LEFTOVER TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• Mix cranberry sauce, mayonnaise and ginger in small bowl.
• Set aside.
• Spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.
• Place 4 of the bread slices, buttered-side down, on cutting board.
• Top with turkey, cranberry spread, arugula leaves and cheese.
• Cover each with second slice of bread, buttered-side up.
• Heat large skillet on medium heat.
• Place 2 of the sandwiches in skillet.
• Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
• Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.

TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• Heat a panini press or skillet to medium high heat.
• Spread the mayonnaise on both sides of the bread. Lay the slices down on a clean work surface. Place the sliced turkey breast on top of one slice of bread. Add the fresh thyme leaves, then the cranberry sauce and finally the provolone cheese.
• Cover the sandwich with the other slice of bread.
• Transfer the sandwich to a panini press or hot skillet. Press together gently to help the whole sandwich stick together. Cook it until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
• Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.

LEFTOVER TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• Heat panini grill.
• Mix gravy and mayo; spread onto bread slices. Fill with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce.
• Spread outside of sandwich with butter.
• Grill 3 to 4 min. or until golden brown.

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING PANINI

Steps:

• Spread the mustard on both slices of bread, then lay a slice of cheese on each piece. On one slice, arrange the turkey and the cranberry sauce. On the other slice, lay on the dressing and spoon the gravy over the top.
• Carefully unite the two halves into one sandwich, then spread the top side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
• Invert the sandwich, butter-side down, onto a hot panini maker (or a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat; see Cook's Note). Spread the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
• Close the panini maker and grill until the bread is crusty and golden, the fillings are hot, and the cheese is melted. (If using a grill pan or skillet, flip the sandwich halfway through to grill on the other side.)
• Pull the sandwich off the heat and slice it in half--this sandwich is to die for!

TURKEY AND BACON PANINI WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and onion until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes more.
• While the onions and spinach are cooking, stir together the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce in a small bowl. Spread the mayonnaise over 4 slices of focaccia bread. Place a slice of cheese onto the 4 slices, then divide the turkey among the sandwiches. Place 2 strips of bacon onto each sandwich and top with the spinach mixture. Place the remaining slices of bread onto the sandwiches.
• Cook the sandwiches in the preheated panini grill according to manufacturer's directions until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes.