Turkey and Bacon Panini with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Turkey and bacon join melted provolone and a spicy mayonnaise in this crispy grilled sandwich.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 699 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 8 slices bacon
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 8 (4 inch) pieces focaccia bread
• 0.5 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 0.5 pound sliced deli turkey meat
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and onion until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes more.

Step 2

While the onions and spinach are cooking, stir together the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce in a small bowl. Spread the mayonnaise over 4 slices of focaccia bread. Place a slice of cheese onto the 4 slices, then divide the turkey among the sandwiches. Place 2 strips of bacon onto each sandwich and top with the spinach mixture. Place the remaining slices of bread onto the sandwiches.

Step 3

Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 4

Cook the sandwiches in the preheated panini grill according to manufacturer's directions until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes.