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Roasted turkey, creamy camembert cheese, tart apple slices and hot pepper jelly combine for a wonderful panini
Have you put up your holiday decorations yet? We’re making a good effort today but had to stop and enjoy some of our leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. We had a lovely day with our little family, which is growing by the way. Not because we ate so much turkey and dressing but because both our children are expecting babies in 2016. Our grandson Isaac won’t be the only one anymore, and I feel sure he will enjoy being the head-cousin and ring-leader.
Before you slather mayonnaise on that left-over roll and pile it high with turkey, check out this deliciously different and easy Turkey, Apple & Cheese Panini with Hot Pepper Jelly. Don’t have any hot pepper jelly? Try our simple recipe and have some leftover for holiday gifting! I bet you have some cranberry jelly or sauce sitting around the house. That little bit of sweet (heat) really makes this sandwich something special.
Brie or camembert cheese will do the trick. It’s rich and soft and melts so beautifully and perfect with little slices of tart apple.
We have so much to be thankful for this year!
Thanks for PINNING!
Turkey, Apple & Cheese Panini with Hot Pepper Jelly
Ingredients
- 1/2 ciabatta loaf, or 4 slices of your favorite panini bread
- 2 ounces good quality camembert or brie cheese
- 4 tablespoons hot pepper jelly, or cranberry jelly
- sliced roasted turkey
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, sliced thin
Instructions
- Slice the ciabatta in half lengthwise. Place slices of cheese on one half of the bread, then layer the apples, turkey and hot pepper jelly on top. Salt and pepper to taste and cover with the remaining bread.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or panini pan on medium-low. Brush a little oil in the pan and toast the panini until lightly browned on both sides and the cheese is melted. Slice the ciabatta into 3 or 4 slices and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Did you do any black Friday shopping today? I hope you got some great deals. Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Tricia
Mandy says
This is the panini of all panini’s! Fabulous!
Have a beautiful day.
🙂 Mandy xo
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Mandy! It was a good one 🙂
Wendy says
This year instead of the whole turkey I usually make, I made a boneless turkey breast roulade. It was delicious and a perfect size for our small family, BUT I don’t have plain leftover turkey to use for this delicious looking sandwich! I may have to make another turkey to create leftovers! 😉 Congratulations on your expanding family! Two babies plus Isaac will keep you on your grandma toes. 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much Wendy! We are very excited 🙂
Susan says
How scrumptious! The photos with the cheese oozing out has my mother watering 🙂 Just started decorating yesterday! Got all of the Thanksgiving decorations put away until next year too.
Tricia Buice says
You’re doing great Susan – I am partially decorated – or at least our tree is 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
2 Sisters Recipes by Anna and Liz says
Congrats to you again! Exciting year for you!! Love the hot pepper jelly idea, sounds really good.
Have a great weekend! xo Anna and Liz
Tricia Buice says
Thank you ladies! Happy baking to you both 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Great combo of flavours…I should make sandwich more often! This panini looks really tempting with hot pepper jelly, Tricia.
Tricia Buice says
The jelly really works with the cheese and turkey Angie – so delicious!
Diane (Created by Diane) says
I would make a whole turkey just to have this leftover sandwich, love the flavor combo!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Diane – It was worth it 🙂
cheri says
Hi Tricia, this is my kind of sandwich, love turkey leftovers. I’m almost done with my Christmas shopping, have not started my decorating yet. Wonderful time of the year.
Tricia Buice says
I am so jealous Cheri! Not done decorating or shopping and it looks like Christmas cards are off the list again this year. Just can’t seem to get it all done 🙁 Have a great weekend!
Becky Green says
OH YUM!!! You’re making me WISH I made some of my Pepper Jelly this past year! LOL This looks WONDERFULLY GOOD!!!! 😛
Tricia Buice says
I need to make hot pepper jelly Becky – because I love it so! Thanks for stopping by – hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Monique says
Well..you are a lucky lucky girl!
2 new babies to have and to hold..what a beautiful year in store for you..
A little green here..:)
I am sure I would enjoy these..quite a lot.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Monique 🙂 We are so excited, especially for both our children and their spouses. Cousins are the best!
Larry says
That is a fine looking sammy Tricia
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Larry – so glad you are home and doing well! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season with fun rehab 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
This is my kind of left-over turkey sandwich 🙂 Love every piece of it and together, it’s surely awesome. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. So wonderful to have your growing family gathered together!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Jennifer – it was a lovely holiday. I have no complaints!
Beth says
What a terrific sandwich! I love turkey leftovers. And congratulations on the two new grandchildren-to-be!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you so much Beth! We are very, very, very excited 🙂
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
Whyyyyyy am I so far away from you, I would love to take a big bite of this sandwich 🙂
Tricia Buice says
You are right Sue – you need to move back east! We’ll share one and a nice glass a wine!
Chris Scheuer says
This sounds wonderful Tricia and I have everything to make it! Yay! Have fun decorating! We’re waiting for a new baby today!
Tricia Buice says
How exciting Chris! Can’t wait to hear about your new addition 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
Monica says
Tricia, you know how to make a girl’s mouth water! These are some awesome-looking sandwiches! I would be so happy at your house. : ) Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. Enjoy the long weekend!
Tricia Buice says
We really had a wonderful day Monica. We just love our kids and theirs spouses. Such a great family we are truly blessed. These sandwiches are fantastic!