Turkey Patty Melt Panini
Lean turkey patties with caramelized onion, pepper jelly and Brie, pressed in a panini grill
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 666kcal
Equipment
- Panini Grill
Ingredients
Turkey Patties
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise real mayo, not Miracle whip
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves or 2 tsp fresh
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Caramelized Onions
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Panini
- 4 dense buns such as Ciabatta or Portuguese buns
- 4 tsp butter
- 1 wheel or wedge of good quality Brie 2-3 slices per sandwich
- 4 tsp hot pepper jelly
- 2 Tbsp olive oil for cooking patties and brushing buns
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for turkey patties. Mix well. Divide meat into 4 equal portions and shape into patties using plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Slice onion into thin half circles. Sauté on medium-low heat in olive oil until softened and starting to caramelize. Add balsamic vinegar and cook a few more minutes. Remove from pan.
- Add a small spoonful of olive oil to pan and increase heat to medium-high. Cook turkey patties, one or two at a time until well browned, being careful not to move around much, otherwise they may break apart. Rest in a preheated oven until all patties are cooked.
- Preheat panini grill to medium. Butter inside of all buns. Brush olive oil on bottom bun crusts and spread pepper jelly evenly. Place on preheated grill. Top with turkey patties, onion mixture and brie. Top with buns that have been brushed with remaining olive oil.
- Grill until buns are golden and cheese is melted. Press gently but not too much, to ensure sandwich fillings don't press out.
Nutrition
Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.4g | Protein: 36.6g | Fat: 31.4g | Saturated Fat: 13.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 152.1mg | Sodium: 1332mg | Potassium: 326.5mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10.5g