Smoked Turkey Club Panini

By lorik

Buy a rustic 8-inch loaf (often called a boule) with a good crust and cut it into 1/2-inch slices. For easy cleanup, cover the bottom of the Dutch oven with aluminum foil.

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, rinsed, patted dry, and minced, plus 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 8 slices thick-cut crusty bread (see note)
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli Swiss cheese
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli smoked turkey
• 2 cups baby arugula

Preparation

Step 1

1. Arrange bacon in single layer on paper towel-lined plate. Cover with paper towels and microwave until crisp, about 5 minutes. Combine sun-dried tomatoes and mayonnaise in small bowl.

2. Brush sun-dried tomato oil over 1 side of bread. Place bread, oil side down, on cutting board. Spread each slice with flavored mayonnaise. Layer half of cheese on 4 slices bread, then top with turkey, bacon, arugula, and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread, oil side up.

3. If you do not have a panini press, heat grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Place 2 sandwiches in pan and weight with Dutch oven. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve.