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Delicious Turkey Pesto Sandwich with fresh ingredients and vibrant pesto sauce.

Turkey Pesto Sandwich

A delightful Turkey Pesto Sandwich with creamy mozzarella, savory turkey, and vibrant pesto wrapped in crispy bread, offering comfort in every bite.
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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: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices sturdy sandwich bread Sourdough or multigrain work well
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 cup cooked chopped turkey
  • 1 medium tomato (sliced)
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place two slices of bread on a cutting board.
  2. Spread about a tablespoon of softened butter onto each slice.
  3. Flip one slice over and spread two tablespoons of pesto on it.
  4. Top the pesto with half of the chopped turkey followed by a couple of slices of tomato and half of the mozzarella.
  5. Cover with the second slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side is up.
  6. Repeat the process to create the second sandwich.
Cooking
  1. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set it over medium heat.
  2. Carefully place your sandwiches in the pan and cook until golden brown on one side.
  3. Use a spatula to flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until crisp.
  4. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board.
  5. Slice them in half and serve.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day and reheat in a pan.