Best Turkey Pesto Melt Recipes

TURKEY PESTO MELT

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I am always looking for new sandwich recipes. I brown bag my lunch for work but I also have 2 sons at home to feed and I know this would be a huge hit with them. Just look at the picture! You know your mouth is watering and you want one right now! I am hungry! recipe/photo( Go Bold With Butter Web Site)

Provided by Eileen Hineline @HappyCooking58

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

- 6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature and divided
- 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar(i would omit sugar)
- 8 slices italian or country bread
- 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 4 tablespoons bbq sauce
- 8 ounces low-sodium deli turkey
- 4 slices swiss cheese

Steps:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sprinkle with sugar and cook for 25-30 minutes or until dark brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally and turning heat down to medium-low when onions begin to brown. Set aside to cool - may be made up to a day ahead of time.
Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each slice of bread, then place buttered-side-down on cutting board. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on 4 bread slices, and 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce on the remaining bread slices. Divide turkey, caramelized onions, and cheese between 4 bread slices then top with remaining slices.
Cook in a Panini press preheated to medium-high heat until golden brown and crisp or in a large skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side. Slice in half then serve.

PESTO-TURKEY LAYERED LOAF

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This yummy sandwich is easy and travels well. Make several to feed a crowd, and use any meat, veggies and cheese you like. -Marion Sundberg, Yorba Linda, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 cup prepared pesto
1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
1/2 pound provolone cheese, thinly sliced
2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut the top fourth off loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Spread pesto on the inside of top and bottom of bread. Set top aside., In bottom of bread, layer the turkey, cheese, zucchini, tomatoes and onion. Gently press the layers together. Replace bread top and wrap tightly in foil. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 2065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SOURDOUGH TURKEY MELTS

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When days feel rushed, these sandwiches with turkey and green chiles are one of my favorite standbys. They stack up in about 10 minutes, honestly. -Leah Carter, San Pedro, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 slices sourdough bread
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

Spread mayonnaise over two slices of bread. Layer with green chiles, turkey and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.