The Ultimate Turkey Bacon Panini with Spicy Chipotle Mayo – Irres

This turkey and bacon panini is one of my favorite sandwiches to make. I came up with the recipe when I was trying to use up leftovers one day, and my family raved! It’s also excellent as a vegetarian sandwich if you leave out the turkey and bacon.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 8slicesbacon

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • ½mediumred onion, thinly sliced

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 3cupsfresh spinach leaves

  • ½cupreduced-fat mayonnaise

  • 2chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

  • 1teaspoonadobo sauce from chipotle peppers

  • 8(4 inch) piecesfocaccia bread

  • 4slicesprovolone cheese

  • ½poundsliced deli turkey meat

Cooking Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  2. While the bacon is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes, adding garlic for the last minute. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  3. Preheat a panini press according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  4. Stir mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce together in a small bowl. Spread mixture over 4 slices of focaccia bread, then top each slice with provolone, turkey, two slices bacon, spinach mixture, and remaining bread slices.

  5. Cook sandwiches in the preheated panini press until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes each.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories699
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
33g
43%
Saturated Fat
12g
61%
Cholesterol
81mg
27%
Sodium
2276mg
99%
Total Carbohydrate
65g
24%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
35g
Vitamin C
8mg
39%
Calcium
345mg
27%
Iron
6mg
31%
Potassium
579mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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