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turkey pesto melt

HappyCooking58 avatar
Recipe by
Eileen Hineline
@HappyCooking58
Coolidge, AZ

I am always looking for new sandwich recipes. I brown bag my lunch for work but I also have 2 sons at home to feed and I know this would be a huge hit with them. Just look at the picture! You know your mouth is watering and you want one right now! I am hungry! recipe/photo( Go Bold With Butter Web Site)

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For turkey pesto melt

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature and divided
  • 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar(i would omit sugar)
  • 8 slices italian or country bread
  • 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 4 tablespoons bbq sauce
  • 8 ounces low-sodium deli turkey
  • 4 slices swiss cheese

How To Make turkey pesto melt

  • 1
    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sprinkle with sugar and cook for 25-30 minutes or until dark brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally and turning heat down to medium-low when onions begin to brown. Set aside to cool – may be made up to a day ahead of time.
  • 2
    Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each slice of bread, then place buttered-side-down on cutting board. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on 4 bread slices, and 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce on the remaining bread slices. Divide turkey, caramelized onions, and cheese between 4 bread slices then top with remaining slices.
  • 3
    Cook in a Panini press preheated to medium-high heat until golden brown and crisp or in a large skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side. Slice in half then serve.
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