Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a scrumptious panini with gooey Brie, tart cranberry sauce, and tender turkey, all nestled between crispy ciabatta. Perfect for a quick lunch or cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices ciabatta bread
- 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded or sliced
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 oz creamy Brie cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Griddle: Heat your griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 2. Prepare Your Bread: Slice the ciabatta in half horizontally. Spread butter generously on the outside of each slice.
- 3. Layer the Ingredients: On one half of each ciabatta slice, layer: Shredded turkey, Cranberry sauce, Slices of Brie cheese.
- 4. Top It Off: Close the sandwich with the other half of ciabatta (buttered side facing out) and gently press down.
- 5. Grill It Up: Place the sandwich on the preheated griddle. Cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, pressing down slightly with a spatula as needed.
- 6. Slice and Serve: Once both sides are perfectly toasted and the Brie has melted, remove from heat. Slice in half and serve warm with extra cranberry sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding some spinach or arugula. If Brie isn't available, substitute with another melting cheese like gouda or cheddar. To enhance crispness, let the Brie sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.