If you’ve been craving something a little different, these strawberry grilled cheese paninis will hit the spot.
I make panini sandwiches all the time and I love trying new flavor combos like Caprese, pumpkin, prosciutto with spinach and fig and now this strawberry version with turkey, cheese and bacon.
I’m a huge fan of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches! When I saw an un-grilled strawberry sandwich in one of my old magazines the other day, I knew it would translate to a panini beautifully.
Ingredients – What You’ll Need
- Fresh strawberries – frozen strawberries will be too wet and smooshy
- Thinly sliced turkey – I love using pepper turkey
- Spreadable cream cheese
- Finely chopped pecans
- Swiss cheese slices – (see below for other options)
- Artisan bread – choose your fave deli bread
- Cooked bacon strips
Substitutions and Additions
- Instead of cream cheese, you could use mascarpone or ricotta.
- Instead of Swiss, use Brie, mozzarella, cheddar, Provolone, Monterey Jack or goat cheese.
- If you don’t have fresh strawberries, you could use a bit of strawberry jam or preserves.
- I like using thick-cut deli bread for paninis but if you only have tender sandwich bread, you can use it. You just might want to use a griddle rather than a press.
How to Make Strawberry Grilled Cheese Paninis
STEP 1: In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and pecans. Spread on one slice of the bread.
STEP 2: Top with Swiss cheese, pepper turkey, strawberries, bacon and the other slice of bread.
STEP 3: Cook in a panini press for about 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melty.
Cut in half for easier eating. The sweet and savory combo works beautifully so make enough for the whole family.
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Paninis
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon spreadable cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped pecans
- 2 slices thick deli bread
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 oz pepper turkey shaved or thinly sliced
- 2 fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 slices bacon, crisp
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and pecans. Spread on a slice of deli bread.
- Top with cheese, turkey, strawberries, bacon and the other slice of bread. Cook in panini press for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melty and bread is golden brown. (Can also be cooked on a griddle.)
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