Turkey Club with Green Onion Mayonnaise

 
I don’t know what it is about the word “scallion” that bothers me.  Maybe it’s because we always called them “green onions” my whole life.  It just seems too stuffy of a name. : )
 
I’ve already got my menu made out for the next couple of weeks, making sure to use those leftovers while they’re at their prime.
And while I love how great my Roasted Turkey turns out every time,  cooked poultry, no matter how good the first time, isn’t going to taste better months down the road buried in the freezer.  So I try to plan out how to use the leftovers before they get buried in the freezer for evermore.  What I’m not going to use within a couple of days I do freeze, but I try to use pretty quickly.
 
We loved this sandwich, it doesn’t feel like leftovers at all!  I love green onions and they add a great twist on a club sandwich.
 
TURKEY CLUB with GREEN ONION MAYONNAISE
 
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp
3/4 cup mayonnaise
5 green onions, sliced thin or chopped fine
seasoned salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
12 slices bread, whole wheat, white, or sourdough
1/2 pound sliced leftover turkey
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
1 cup alfalfa sprouts, optional (I left these out)
8 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 4 oz)
 
Make the green onion mayonnaise.  In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and green onions.
Add the pepper and seasoned salt to your liking.
Toast all the bread.  Lay out 4 slices.
Spread one side of each with the mayo.
Top with turkey and avocado, then spread 4 more slices bread with mayo, lay on top of avocado.
Spread top of the bread with mayo, then top with tomato, bacon, and cheese. (And sprouts if using.)
Spread the last 4 slices of bread with mayo and top sandwiches.
Spear with toothpicks on 2 corners and cut in half.
 
Recipe adapted from Everyday Food

Roasted Vegetable Panini

 
My new favorite thing.
 
Honest.  Wait… do I say that often?
 
Either way, I really mean it this time. : )
 
I have casually mentioned to my husband that I could be a vegetarian, it really wouldn’t bother me.
(Especially with a sandwich like this!)  He usually stares at me in fear for a few seconds until I start to smile.   : )
 

ROASTED VEGETABLE PANINI

 
THE VEG:
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced 1/4″ thick
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1/4″ thick
3 small zucchini, sliced 1/4″ thick
1 T olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
 
PESTO SPREAD:
4 oz cream cheese
2 T chopped artichokes
2 T pesto
zest of 1 lemon
 
TO ASSEMBLE:
8 slices Sourdough bread
Butter
Tomatoes, sliced
Provolone Cheese
Arugula
 

Toss all the veg ingredients together on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Roast at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
Lay 4 slices out buttered side down and spread other side with pesto spread.  Top with the roasted vegetables, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and arugula.
Top each with another slice of bread, with the pesto mix spread on the inside and butter on the outside.
Grill on a panini press or griddle.
 

Turkey and Artichoke Panini

I know, I know.
“Holly, you JUST posted a panini recipe!”
I know.
But this was good.
Really good.
So just try it already.
(For the record, the last one was pretty fabulous though. But this one is good too.)
 
 
TURKEY AND ARTICHOKE PANINI
 
Pugliese Style Artisinal bread (Just make sure it’s something firm that will hold up)
Turkey
Artichoke hearts
Havarti Cheese
Tomatoes
Red onions, sliced
Melted butter
 
Heat your panini press to medium-high heat. (I use my Cuisinart Griddler).
If you don’t have one, you can use a heavy skillet, and weigh down the sandwiches with another heavy skillet.
Brush one side of bread slices with butter.
Layer ingredients on bread, top with another slice. (Buttered side to the outside…. but you knew that)
Cook sandwiches until seared and cheese is melting. Enjoy!
 
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