Turkey Pesto Sandwich

A great way to use up your turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas, this turkey pesto sandwich recipe is made in just a few simple steps. Melty cheese, flavorful pesto, slices of turkey and a pop of freshness from tomatoes and spinach, this upgrade to grilled cheese makes for a great lunch or delicious meal any time.

– 2 slices bread of choice – 2 teaspoon butter – 1 tablespoon pesto – 1 oz mozzarella cheese sliced (2 slices) – 3.5 oz roasted turkey breast sliced – ¼ cup fresh spinach – 2 slices fresh tomato

INGREDIENTS

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1.

Butter the outside of each slice of bread. On the inside of the first piece of bread, spread one tablsepoon pesto. Top with ½ oz cheese (1 slice) and the sliced turkey. On the second piece of bread, place the other ½ oz oz cheese.

Assemble

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2.

Place both pieces of bread butter side down in a skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bottom of the bread is lightly toasted.

Cook.

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3.

Place the sliced tomato and spinach on top of the turkey. Carefully, using a spatula, flip the second piece of bread (with just the cheese) on top of the spinach and press down lightly.

Add veges

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4.

Serve.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

– Make a Cold Turkey Pesto Sandwich- Skip buttering the outside of the bread, fully assemble the sandwich and enjoy without cooking. – Change up the Cheese- I love this sandwich with goat cheese or slices of provolone cheese in place of the mozza.

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