Club sandwiches have been popular since the early 50’s panini presswhen they were served in diners all over the country. The combination of succulent turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato are a classic. Here is a grilled turkey panini based on that popular club sandwich. Take your panini creations back in history to enjoy this Grilled Turkey Club Panini.

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices of whole wheat bread
  • 2 thin slices of turkey meat
  • 2 strips of bacon, cooked
  • 2 slices of tomato
  • Lettuce
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese

Sauce:

  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • 1 TBSP. prepared mustard
  • 1 TBSP. Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Preheat your panini press according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Prepare sauce by placing all sauce ingredients into a bowl and mixing together well with a whisk.

Assemble the panini by layering the turkey, bacon and cheese between the bread slices. Brush both sides of the outside of the bread with the sauce. Grill on your panini press with the lid down until the bread is golden and toasted. (At this point, this is almost like a grilled cheese sandwich.) Remove the panini from the grill. Open it up and add the lettuce, onion and tomato. Close up the sandwich again and enjoy!