Turkey Pesto Sandwich
This Turkey Pesto Sandwich is the perfect use for Thanksgiving leftovers! A hearty sandwich made on fresh sourdough bread, slathered with a pesto mayo, and layered with turkey, roasted red peppers, and gooey mozzarella. This an easy lunch you can make in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces turkey breast (deli meat or leftover turkey work well)
- 2 pieces of roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the pesto and mayo, then spread evenly on the inside of both slices of sourdough bread
- Next. lay the mozzarella cheese on one side of the bread and the roasted red peppers on the other
- Distribute the turkey meat evenly on one side and top it with a handful of spinach
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then top the sandwich with the half holding the roasted red peppers
- Heat a non-stick griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in it
- Once hot, lay your sandwich in it and cook for 3-4 minutes a side, or until golden brown and crispy on both sides
- Turn off the heat and carefully take the turkey pesto sandwich out the cut in half, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Toast your sourdough first if you want to eat this sandwich cold
- Skip the mayo and just smear on the pesto if you want to make the sandwich a bit lighter
- Fresh mozzarella melts better than slices
- Both leftover turkey and turkey lunchmeat will work
- Cook the pesto turkey sandwich until golden brown and crispy on both sides
- Serve immediately for best flavor
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/turkey-pesto-sandwich/