MICHIGAN APPLE RECIPES: Apple Cheddar Turkey Panini

 

Ingredients:

 
2 Michigan Apples*, thinly sliced
8 slices hearty whole wheat bread
2 tbsp. honey mustard
8 slices (approx. 8 oz.) 2% sharp cheddar cheese
8 thin slices deli roasted turkey (*or you can used leftover turkey slices)
 
Nutrition Facts:
524 Calories 
18g Fat
58g Carbohydrate
31g Protein
1831mg Sodium
65mg Cholesterol
8g Fiber
 
Nutrition facts per sandwich (without turkey):
 
465 Calories
17g Fat
55g Carbohydrate
22g Protein
1256mg Sodium
41mg Cholesterol
8g Fiber
 
This quick sandwich can be made with a Panini press or George Foreman grill. Equally delicious if you choose to omit the turkey.
 
Preheat the panini press or grill. Spread the honey mustard evenly over each slice of bread. Layer apple slices, cheese and turkey over 4 slices of the bread. Top each with the remaining bread slices.
 
Lightly coat the press or grill with vegetable cooking spray. Grill each sandwich for approx. 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted. Remove from pan and cut in half.
 
Serve with a green salad for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Makes 4 servings.
 
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Editor’s note:  Original recipe does not include nutritional information for leftover turkey.

This article was printed in the November 30, 2014 – December 30, 2014