Roast Turkey Panini

Recipe kindly provided by Chef/Owner John Strohm of Palm Springs Koffi in Palm Springs, California.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
Italian seasoning blend, as needed
1 slice ciabatta Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise and then cut in half
2 tablespoons whole cranberry sauce
4 ounces roasted turkey slices, sliced thin
3 thin slices red onion
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Season cream cheese with a few dashes of Italian seasoning; spread on one slice of bread.
2. On the other bread slice, spread the cranberry sauce.
3. Layer the roasted turkey slices and onion on top of the cream cheese bread slice. Sprinkle with black pepper.
4. Prepare a preheated grill/griddle (medium heat) with cooking spray and grill for 3 to 5 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
5. Cut in half, on the diagonal, and serve immediately.

Makes 1 serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 recipe): Calories: 480; Calories From Fat: 80; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 110mg; Total Carbs: 57g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 43g; Sodium: 450mg.

Recipe courtesy of National Turkey Federation.