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Creamy Basil Pesto Turkey Sandwich

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Total Time:
23 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
8 Servings

Everyone needs a good pesto recipe, and once you’ve got this Italian sauce down, you’ll find that its uses are endless: toss it with pasta, View More expand_more

Everyone needs a good pesto recipe, and once you’ve got this Italian sauce down, you’ll find that its uses are endless: toss it with pasta, spoon it over grilled meats or use it as a condiment on your favorite sandwich! Here, we spread it on grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches that borrow ingredients (mozzarella, tomato and basil) from a classic caprese salad.

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Creamy Basil Pesto Turkey Sandwich
alarm
Total Time:
23 mins
school
Skill Level:
Beginner
restaurant_menu
Servings:
8 Servings

Ingredients


Basil Pesto

Product ImageHoney Roasted Turkey Breast
2 c
Packed fresh basil leaves
2 c
2 tsp
Pine nuts, toasted
2 tsp
2
Cloves garlic
2
c
Olive oil
c
2 tbsp
Heavy cream
2 tbsp
1/2 c
Finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c
1 tsp
Kosher salt, to taste
1 tsp
1 tsp
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp

Assembly

16 oz
Whole grain bread (16 slices)
16 oz
2 lbs
Eckrich® Honey Roasted Turkey Breast, sliced
2 lbs
2 lbs
Mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 lbs
2
Large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
2
2 oz
Baby spinach
2 oz
8 tbsp
Unsalted butter, divided
8 tbsp

Directions


  1. ADD basil, pine nuts and garlic to food processor and blend until finely minced.

  2. ADD oil, heavy cream and Parmesan and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. SPREAD basil pesto on eight slices of bread and top with turkey, mozzarella, tomato, spinach and remaining bread slices.

  4. MELT 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 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.

You Do You

Ingredients


Basil Pesto

2 c
Packed fresh basil leaves
2 c
2 tsp
Pine nuts, toasted
2 tsp
2
Cloves garlic
2
c
Olive oil
c
2 tbsp
Heavy cream
2 tbsp
1/2 c
Finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c
1 tsp
Kosher salt, to taste
1 tsp
1 tsp
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp

Assembly

16 oz
Whole grain bread (16 slices)
16 oz
2 lbs
Eckrich® Honey Roasted Turkey Breast, sliced
2 lbs
2 lbs
Mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 lbs
2
Large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
2
2 oz
Baby spinach
2 oz
8 tbsp
Unsalted butter, divided
8 tbsp

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