Dayafterturkeydaypanini Recipes

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 CHEDDAR PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat a heavy skillet or griddle over low heat until a spatter of water disappears quickly.
• Spread bottom half of muffin with cranberry sauce; top with sliced turkey and cheddar cheese. Spread butter on outside top and bottom of muffins.
• Place bottom-side down in preheated skillet. Place a heavy saucepan weighted with 2 canned goods on top to flatten panini. Cook 3 minutes. Turn and cook on second side 3 minutes with weight in place until cheese starts to melt into pan.

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• 1. Mix dijon mustard and apricot preserves together; set aside.
• 2. Mix cranberry sauce and chopped pecans; set aside.
• 3. Spread all bread slices on one side with dijon mustard and apricot mixture; top with slice of swiss cheese, shredded turkey, cranberry mixture, another slice of swiss and top with other bread with dijon/apricot side down.
• 4. Slather both sides of each sandwich generously with softened butter and grill in a panni press or in a heavy skillet, pressing with a spatula as they cook. Slice and serve.

TURKEY PARMESAN PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Toss well to coat. Roast the tomatoes until beginning to pop and blister, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon pesto on 4 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon marinara on the other 4 slices. Place a slice of mozzarella on each slice of bread. Divide the turkey evenly on 4 slices of bread and top with some of the blistered tomatoes. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Top with the remaining slices of bread and press gently.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the remaining oil to the skillet and add 2 sandwiches. Place a lid slightly smaller than the skillet on top of the sandwiches and press down. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and repeat on the second side. Continue with the remaining sandwiches. (Alternatively, you can use a panini press.) Serve warm.