Mini Turkey Focaccia Sandwiches

By loves2bake

Ingredients

• Focaccia:
• 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
• Filling:
• 1/2 cup Roasted Red Pepper Dip*
• 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked smoked turkey (from deli)
• Roasted Red Pepper Dip:
• 1 jar (7 or 7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, well drained, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1/2 cup 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (from 8-oz container)
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, if desired
• Tips: You can use fresh basil leaves instead of the fresh spinach.
• Use purchased focaccia bread, if you'd prefer. Most purchased focaccia breads are round, so the number of appetizers will vary.

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust; press into 12x8-inch rectangle on cookie sheet. With end of handle of wooden spoon, press indentations in top of dough, about 1 inch apart. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.

Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes.

Cut focaccia in half lengthwise to make 2 (12x4-inch) pieces. Spread bottom of each focaccia piece with 1/4 cup dip. Top 1 piece with single layer of tomatoes and the spinach. Layer turkey evenly over spinach. Place remaining focaccia piece, dip side down, over turkey; press lightly.

With long serrated knife, cut into 6 rows crosswise by 2 rows lengthwise to make 12 square sandwiches. Secure each sandwich through all layers with toothpick.

Roasted Red Pepper Dip:
In food processor, place roasted peppers, basil and garlic. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Spoon dip into serving bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

Just before serving, sprinkle almonds over dip.