CUBAN PANINI

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Out of all the panini recipes I make, this is my favorite. The Cuban sandwich is a twist on the old ham and cheese, usually with ham, Swiss, pickles, condiments and sometimes, as in this hearty version, smoked turkey. -Janet Sanders, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
8 slices artisan bread
8 thick slices deli smoked turkey
4 slices deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
12 dill pickle slices
1 cup fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook and stir garlic in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Cool., Stir garlic into mayonnaise; spread over bread slices. Layer 4 slices of bread with turkey, ham, cheese, pickles and spinach; close sandwiches., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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