Turkey, Brie, and Cranberry Panini Recipe

Name: Turkey, Brie, and Cranberry Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons softened butter, plus more for focaccia; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional); Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices rosemary focaccia or other dense, soft-crumbed Italian bread; 12 to 16 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey (or smoked turkey); 8 thick slices Brie (about 6 ounces); 1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce (see note)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons softened butter, plus more for focaccia
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 slices rosemary focaccia or other dense, soft-crumbed Italian bread
12 to 16 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey (or smoked turkey)
8 thick slices Brie (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce (see note)

1
Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
2
When the fat starts to sizzle, add the onion, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring, until the onion slices are caramelized and golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat, and cool slightly.
4
Heat a panini press to medium-high.
5
To assemble the sandwich, butter one side of a focaccia slice and place it butter-side down on grill.
6
Top with 3 or 4 ounces of turkey, a spoonful of onion, 2 slices Brie, and a slather of cranberry sauce.
7
Top with the remaining slice of focaccia, butter the top, and place the sandwich on the grill.
8
Carefully lower the grill over the top, to press the sandwich together neatly, and grill until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Repeat to make the other sandwiches.

740

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons softened butter, plus more for focaccia, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional), and more.

Yes, Turkey, Brie, and Cranberry Panini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey, Brie, and Cranberry Panini

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