This Easy Turkey Basil Pesto Panini recipe is an easy, delicious meal to put together. It is loaded with pesto, melty fontina cheese, piled high with delicious slices of turkey and tomato, and then grilled or toasted until it is a perfect golden brown. It has tons of flavor and is a great lunch or dinner choice!
Lay bread slices on a flat surface. Spread pesto on each slice of bread. Divide the cheese among each slice of bread, placing it on top of the pesto. Set 4 slices aside.
8 pieces sourdough bread, 1 cup pesto, ½ pound fontina cheese, sliced
Divide the turkey among the 4 slices of bread, placing it on top of the cheese.
1 ½ pounds turkey, sliced
Divide the tomato slices among the 4 slices of bread, placing them on top of the turkey.
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
Top with the remaining bread slices and lightly press down to secure. Brush both sides of sandwich with olive oil.
Olive oil
Grill or toast on medium-high heat until golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from heat and slice in half.