Smoked Turkey And Cherry Chutney Panini Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
55 minutes
Servings:
2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 1 pound cherries, pitted
  • ½ brown onion, diced
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread
  • 4 ounces smoked turkey breast, sliced
  • 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Directions
  1. Combine all of the chutney ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, then simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the chutney from the heat. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
  6. Cut the ciabatta in half through the middle.
  7. Slice each piece to form sandwich halves.
  8. On the bottom half of each slice, layer ¼ cup cherry chutney, then add smoked turkey and Gruyère cheese slices.
  9. Top the panini with the remaining bread halves.
  10. Spread the softened butter evenly on the outside of each assembled panini.
  11. Grill the panini in the press or pan until golden brown, about 3–5 minutes.
  12. Remove from the heat and slice in half diagonally.
  13. Serve immediately.