Sweet And Savory Turkey Panini

Serves: 6

Ashlynn O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

52

Sweetness

51

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Maple Syrup

1 tsp

Cayenne

1

Salt

1 cup

Mayonnaise

1 tbsp

Adobo Sauce

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Fill a pot with 2-inches of canola oil and heat it to 375 degrees F

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

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Arrange the bacon on a sheet tray with a rack

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Brush the bacon with even amounts of maple syrup

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Bake until crisp, about 18 to 22 minutes

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Remove the bacon from the oven to a paper towel lined platter

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Set aside

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Combine the flour, cayenne, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a medium-sized bowl

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Add the sliced shallots and toss the shallots in the flour to coat evenly

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Shake off excess flour

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Working in 2 batches, fry the shallots until crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes

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Remove them to a paper towel lined platter and sprinkle with salt

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Set aside

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In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chipotles, adobo sauce, cilantro, lemon and garlic until well combined

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Season with salt and pepper, to taste

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Set aside

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Slice the turkey breast into 1/4-inch slices

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Lay the bread out on a large cutting board

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Spread chipotle mayonnaise on each slice of bread

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Top each slice of bread with a slice of smoked Cheddar and a couple slices of bacon

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Sprinkle some crispy shallots on 3 slices of bread

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Put a few slices of turkey on top of the onions

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Sprinkle some additional shallots on the turkey

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Form 3 sandwiches and spread each sandwich with a little melted butter

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Put the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat

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Cook, pressing down the sandwich with a spatula, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side

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Remove the sandwiches from the pan and serve