If you crave bold flavors in foods, my Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini recipe is for you!
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I was invited by Boar’s Head to make a delicious sandwich for one of their contests (the winner has already be picked). My family and I are fans of Boar’s Head products so I didn’t hesitate for a second! You can’t go wrong with a sandwich full of bold and spicy flavors so that is why I made this recipe for Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini.
My sandwich recipe is for a Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini. It’s spicy, it’s cheesy, and it’s definitely bold. With ingredients like Blackened Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Fiery Chipotle Aioli, Spicy Colby cheese, smashed avocado (with lime and cilantro), and tomatoes!
All of these flavors together give the sandwich a HUGE punch of flavor that you’re going to love, plus the turkey is seriously one of the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a lot!)
To give this panini another element flavor, I spread the chipotle aioli on the outside of the sourdough bread before cooking. The flavor bakes right into the bread, giving it extra crustiness and another kick of boldness.
Of course, I could stop there and this panini would be amazing, but I decided to elevate this panini to the king of all sandwiches smashed Avocado that is mixed with cilantro and lime. With this mixture and the fresh tomato slices, it brings freshness to this flavor packed meal!
Ingredients Needed for Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini:
- Tomato Slices (4)
- Medium Avocado (1)
- Lime Juice (1/2 Teaspoon)
- Cilantro Leaves (1/2 Tablespoon – Finely Chopped)
- Salt (To taste)
- Chipotle Aioli (If you don’t want to use Boar’s Head, use this one instead)
- Spicy Colby Cheese Slices (8)
- Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Slices (8 – I used blackened turkey but you can use the one we linked above)
- Large Sourdough Bread Slices (4)
Cooking Equipment Needed for Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini:
Here’s the full recipe — be sure to add these ingredients to your grocery list so you can enjoy my Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini this week.
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Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Description
If you crave bold flavors in foods, my Spicy Southwestern Turkey Panini recipe is for you!
Ingredients
- 1 medium Avocado (peeled and seeded)
- ½ tablespoon Cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon Lime juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Chipotle Aioli
- 4 slices large Sourdough bread
- 8 slices Spicy Colby Jack Cheese
- 8 slices Blackened Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
- 4 slices Tomato
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash avocado with cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with salt.
- Preheat Panini maker according to manufacturer instructions. Spread thin layer of Chipotle Gourmaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of bread, Chipotle Gourmaise side facing down, on hot Panini grill.
- Top bread with remaining ingredients in order: 2 slices 3 Pepper Colby Jack Cheese, 2 slices Blackened Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, half of mashed avocado spread, 2 tomato slices, 2 more slices Blackened Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, and finally 2 more slices of 3 Pepper Colby Jack Cheese. Top sandwich with another slice of bread with Chipotle Gourmaise side facing up.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients for second sandwich.
- Close Panini maker and cook until hot, cheese is melted, and bread is toasty.
- Remove from Panini maker and serve.
- Category: Sandwiches
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
OMG all those layers of flavor! No And that melty cheese. heavenly Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.
Carlee says
What a perfect looking sandwich! Thank you so much for bringing it by Throwback Thursday. It is always nice to have some new ideas for switching up a staple like this!
Frugal Hausfrau says
I want to come eat at your house! What a spectacular sandwich! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Julie Briggs says
This is right my alley! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Cathy Lawdanski says
This has all my favorite flavor and sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
karyl henry says
This panini looks so delicious! I LOVE the Boars Head blackened turkey! Have you tried their smoked gouda?! It absolutely melts in your mouth. I don’t have a panini press, but this is seriously making me want to go out and get one. I’ve added this to my “must make” list. Thank you so much for sharing
Lindsay says
You don’t need a panani press. You can do it in a frying pan one side at a time. You take something heavy. I use a cast iron pan and press the sandwich into the frying pan. You can line the heavy thing with foil if you don’t want it touching your food. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Whitney says
These look great. I love the idea of adding spread to the outside of the bread for extra flavor. Thanks for posting.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
We’ve been eating a lot more turkey lately and this sounds like a recipe we need to try!
Amy Desrosiers says
This sandwich makes me so happy! I used to work in a deli fir 6 years and we only used Boar’s Head meats and cheeses!! They truly are the best ever bad all I want to serve my family.
Jennifer Medeiros says
Wow the turkey looks mouthwatering and the sandwich does as well!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
All your ingredients look so fresh. I’m totally hungry now 🙂
Jenn says
I am obsessed with panini’s, this one looks amazing! You had me at avocado.
Kristina says
I’m not a fan of Turkey but my BF is, I know he’ll love this!