Panera Turkey Artichoke Panini Recipe

Very tasty panini lunch idea

Ingredients

1 loaf pesto focaccia bread
8 oz. freshly sliced turkey
4 oz. spinach artichoke spread
2 oz. cheddar cheese or 2 oz. asiago cheese
1 small red onion, diced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1-2 tomatoes, sliced ( 6-8 slices)
4 leaves of lettuce
1 pinch salt and pepper

Directions

1.Preheat panini grill to medium temperature.

2.In a medium sauce pan, sauté diced red onion in olive oil until transparent. Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.

3.Slice the loaf of pesto focaccia into two semi-circles, and halve each semi-circle.

4.Layer the turkey onto the bottom halves of the focaccia bread, and spread spinach artichoke mix over turkey. Layer sautéed onions, asiago/parmesan blend and tomato slices. Close face of panini with the top halves of focaccia bread.

5.Add panini to preheated grill and press lightly. Grill 5 minutes on medium or until the cheese begins to melt and there are grill marks on the focaccia bread.

Makes 2