Venetian Panino

By norsegal8

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Gruyere, shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 12 ounces sliced turkey
• 12 slices wheat or sourdough bread, crusts removed
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Into a food processor, add the cheese, butter, mustard, and garlic. Blend until the mixture is thick, smooth and spreadable. Spread the cheese mixture over 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange the turkey slices over the cheese mixture on 6 of the bread slices. Top sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, cheese mixture side down, pressing gently to adhere. Cut the sandwiches in half.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Cook half of the sandwiches until golden brown and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and tent with foil to keep them warm. Repeat with remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and sandwiches. Serve immediately.