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: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 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 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 pound sliced deli turkey meat

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Preheat a panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 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.

Step 5

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