Turkey Apple Cheddar Panini

This Turkey Apple Cheddar Panini combines oven-roasted turkey, crisp apple, sharp cheddar, and optional honey mustard inside buttery French bread grilled until golden and melted.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 6 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 612

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread cut into 12 even slices
¾ cup spreadable butter divided
1 lb oven-roasted turkey breast thinly sliced
6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
1 medium Honeycrisp apple cored and sliced about 1/8 inch thick
2 tbsp honey mustard optional, or to taste

Equipment

Panini Press or Griddle
Bread Knife
Cutting Board
Butter Knife
Paring Knife

Method

Preheat a panini press or griddle while you prepare the ingredients, then cut the French bread into 12 even slices.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each bread slice and place six slices butter-side down on the hot panini press or griddle.
Spread honey mustard on the inside of each bread slice, if using.
Divide the turkey, thin apple slices, and cheddar evenly among the six bottom bread slices, keeping the layers even so the sandwiches press cleanly.
Top each sandwich with a remaining bread slice, butter-side facing up, and close the panini press.
Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, until the bread is evenly golden and crisp and the cheddar is fully melted.
If using a griddle, flip each sandwich carefully halfway through cooking and press gently with a heavy skillet for even browning.
Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then cut them in half and serve immediately.

Notes

Slice the apple about 1/8 inch thick so it warms slightly while keeping a crisp texture.
Honeycrisp works well, but another firm, crisp apple may be substituted.
A fully preheated press or griddle helps the bread brown before the turkey dries out.
Avoid overfilling the sandwiches, which can cause the layers to slide while pressing.