Fried Rye Turkey Panini
*Can be grilled - directions for fried and grilled below.
This is not a true Italian Panini - it is a borrowed idea from the Italians and adopted into our cuisine.
Rye Bread (can use other types of bread)
Turkey (or other favorite meat, for vegan just leave off meat)
Mozzarella Cheese - sliced (or other favorite cheese)
Spinach - a handful, wilted (you can use tinned spinach, just drain it well)
Mushrooms - a handful, sliced, sauteed (canned mushrooms, just drain the well)
Onions - a handful, diced, sauteed (optional)
Jalapenos - sliced (optional)
Mayonnaise
*Mustard (your choice, optional)
Butter for frying or Olive Oil for Grilling
Prepare (saute) the spinach, mushrooms and onions - set aside. (Together or separately)
Slice cheese and have handy.
Have turkey and jalapenos handy.
Spread mayo and mustard onto one side of the bread.- set aside.
For fried:
Melt a bit of butter in a skillet on medium heat. Put bread into skillet mayo side up. Layer the turkey, cheese, spinach, mushrooms, onion and jalapenos on top of the bread. Place the other slice of bread on top with mayo side toward the filling and press down with a spatula. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Slice diagonally and serve warm.
For grill: Brush grill with olive oil generously and heat on medium. And proceed with the same instructions as for fried but top bread with a cast iron skillet or press (but you can still use a spatula to press if preferred).
*Add a little mustard with the mayo for spreading on bread. Mustard compliments greens like spinach and the rye bread. You will not taste the mustard if you dislike the taste of it - the taste is blended into the sandwich and will not be bold if you only add a little. IF you love mustard, then add more of it for a stronger flavor.
Mozzarella Cheese - sliced (or other favorite cheese)
Spinach - a handful, wilted (you can use tinned spinach, just drain it well)
Mushrooms - a handful, sliced, sauteed (canned mushrooms, just drain the well)
Onions - a handful, diced, sauteed (optional)
Jalapenos - sliced (optional)
Mayonnaise
*Mustard (your choice, optional)
Butter for frying or Olive Oil for Grilling
Prepare (saute) the spinach, mushrooms and onions - set aside. (Together or separately)
Slice cheese and have handy.
Have turkey and jalapenos handy.
Spread mayo and mustard onto one side of the bread.- set aside.
For fried:
Melt a bit of butter in a skillet on medium heat. Put bread into skillet mayo side up. Layer the turkey, cheese, spinach, mushrooms, onion and jalapenos on top of the bread. Place the other slice of bread on top with mayo side toward the filling and press down with a spatula. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Slice diagonally and serve warm.
For grill: Brush grill with olive oil generously and heat on medium. And proceed with the same instructions as for fried but top bread with a cast iron skillet or press (but you can still use a spatula to press if preferred).
*Add a little mustard with the mayo for spreading on bread. Mustard compliments greens like spinach and the rye bread. You will not taste the mustard if you dislike the taste of it - the taste is blended into the sandwich and will not be bold if you only add a little. IF you love mustard, then add more of it for a stronger flavor.
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