STRAWBERRY-TURKEY-BRIE PANINI

Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini image

The warm, melting strawberries make your house smell so good! Adapted from Southern Living, you'll love this fresh, warm-weather spin on a Monte Cristo sandwich.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

8 ounces brie round
8 slices Italian bread
8 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey
8 fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 tablespoons red pepper jelly
2 tablespoons butter, melted
8 strawberries (optional)

Steps:

Trim and discard rind from Brie. Cut Brie into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Layer four bread slices evenly with turkey, basil leaves, strawberries and Brie.
Spread one tablespoon pepper jelly on one side of each of remaining four bread slices; place bread slices, jelly sides down, on top of brie. Brush sandwiches with melted butter.
Cook sandwiches, in batches, in a pre-heated panini press two to three minutes or until golden brown.Garnish with strawberry halves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 95.8, Sodium 1158.8, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12.8, Protein 25.5