TURKEY PANINI WITH CANDIED BACON

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Just in time for those Thanksgiving leftovers. I made the cranberry sauce yesterday and the candied bacon this morning. Hopefully, you'll have some cranberry sauce left.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
8 slices center-cut bacon
12 ounces turkey breast, slices
4 slices havarti cheese
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup poblano pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh basil
4 French rolls, split
mayonnaise (optional)

Steps:

  • Make cranberry sauce (or use leftover) as follows:.
  • Mix cranberries, sugar, orange juice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer until berries pop. Chill until ready to use.
  • Make candied bacon:.
  • Preheat oven to 400*. Mix brown sugar and chili powder. Coat each slice of bacon on both sides with sugar mixture. Place bacon on a cookie sheet with sides and bake 15-20 minutes. Drain.
  • Saute onions, poblano, and red bell pepper in olive oil.
  • Spread rolls with mayo (if using). Spread cranberry sauce over mayo. Top with basil, turkey, sauteed veggies, bacon, and cheese.
  • Cook on preheated panini grill until hot and cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with additional cranberry sauce on the side.

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