Italian Pressed Sandwiches: Easy Recipes with Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 2 ounces turkey bacon
- 4 slices chicken ham
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or panini press to medium heat.
- Spread pesto and mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer turkey bacon, chicken ham, and provolone cheese on top of the unspread side of two slices.
- Top with the other slices of bread, spread side up.
- Brush the outside of the sandwiches with olive oil.
- Grill the sandwiches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a minute before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or spinach to the sandwich.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg