Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a gourmet sandwich experience with these warm, crispy paninis filled with savory turkey, sweet cranberry sauce, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 slices artisan bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
- 6–8 ounces leftover roasted turkey, sliced
- 4 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- 4 slices Havarti or white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 2–4 teaspoons butter, softened
- Optional: 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Butter outside of bread slices; spread mustard on inside faces.
- Layer each sandwich: cheese, turkey, cranberry sauce, arugula, second cheese slice.
- Close sandwiches with remaining bread, butter-side out.
- Cook in panini press or skillet (with weight on top) for 3-5 minutes until golden and cheese melts.
- Rest 1 minute before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle a small amount of honey over the cranberry sauce layer before adding the arugula.
- Store leftover turkey properly refrigerated for up to 3 days to maintain quality for your paninis.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes