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Gorgonzola and Bacon Panini

A fast and delicious panini featuring crispy bacon, creamy Gorgonzola, and fresh spinach, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 slices wheat bread Use medium-thick slices
  • 4 ounces deli turkey Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons pea puree Or another sauce of choice
  • 1 cup spinach leaves Pat dry to avoid sogginess
  • 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese crumbles Crumble finely for even melting
  • 2 slices crispy bacon Cooked until slightly crispy
  • 1 tablespoon butter For spreading on the bread

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lay out two slices of wheat bread.
  2. Spread pea puree or your sauce on the inside of each slice.
  3. Place deli turkey on one slice of bread.
  4. Add spinach leaves over the turkey.
  5. Sprinkle Gorgonzola cheese crumbles on the spinach.
  6. Top with crispy bacon.
  7. Close the sandwich with the other bread slice.
  8. Spread butter on the outside of both bread slices.
Cooking
  1. Heat a griddle or panini press.
  2. Fry the sandwich until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
  3. Cut the panini in half and serve warm.

Notes

Slice the panini diagonally to reveal the layers. Serve with a side salad or fruit for a complete meal. Leftovers can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.