Ingredients
Basil Pesto
- 2 c Packed fresh basil leaves2 c
- 2 tsp Pine nuts, toasted2 tsp
- 2 Cloves garlic2
- ⅓ c Olive oil⅓ c
- 2 tbsp Heavy cream2 tbsp
- 1/2 c Finely grated Parmesan cheese1/2 c
- 1 tsp Kosher salt, to taste1 tsp
- 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper, to taste1 tsp
Assembly
- 16 oz Whole grain bread (16 slices)16 oz
- 2 lbs Eckrich® Honey Roasted Turkey Breast, sliced2 lbs
- 2 lbs Mozzarella cheese, sliced2 lbs
- 2 Large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced2
- 2 oz Baby spinach2 oz
- 8 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided8 tbsp
Instructions
ADD basil, pine nuts and garlic to food processor and blend until finely minced.
ADD oil, heavy cream and Parmesan and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
SPREAD basil pesto on eight slices of bread and top with turkey, mozzarella, tomato, spinach and remaining bread slices.
MELT 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
COOK two to three sandwiches at a time on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.