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Danielle Hey y'all, I'm Danielle - the crazy behind this blog, where I share my creative life adventures as I survive life as a momma of 5 superheroes & wife to my best friend & fellow nerd. Life doesn't have to be perfect to be GREAT! You can reach me at danielle (at) busymomshelper.com - ABOUT -

Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich

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A Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich is the a delicious and easy lunch that’s impressive for company.  Trust me, this will be your new favorite sandwich this summer!

A Turkey Pesto Panini is delicious summer sandwich

I just adore making my own basil pesto at home. In the summer, when we grow our own basil, I almost always have a jar in the refrigerator. You can get my favorite recipe for Basil Pesto here.  You could also try my Tarragon Walnut Pesto for something different.

Tarragon and Walnut Pesto

You can use a store-bought pesto, but in my humble opinion, it’s just not the same as homemade. As for the other ingredients, I enjoy fresh mozzarella and a slow roasted turkey.  You can get the turkey from the deli, but leftovers from a roasted turkey is phenomenal.  This is one of those cases where quality ingredients make a big difference in the sandwich itself.

When you’re making a panini sandwich, you need to start with a hearty bread. It needs to hold up to being pressed so I like using a ciabatta or focaccia bread.  Regular sandwich bread is too light and airy and won’t hold up to the panini press.

Homemade Basil Pesto gives this Turkey Pesto Panini big flavor

Here’s how to make a delicious Turkey Pesto Panini

Ingredients

  • Sliced roasted turkey breast
  • White or whole wheat ciabatta bread, sliced
  • Fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • Store-bought or homemade Basil Pesto
  • Tomato slices, optional
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat your panini press according instructions from the manufacturer.
  2. To make one sandwich, spread two slices of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the Basil Pesto.  Next, layer on 2-3 slices of turkey.  Top with mozzarella slices, and, if desired, tomato slices.  Top with the second slice of bread. Gently brush the outside slices of bread with a little olive oil.
  3. Repeat for additional sandwiches.
  4. To grill on the panini press, add the sandwich to the preheated press and and close.  Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown.  Serve hot.

A Turkey Pesto Panini is delicious summer sandwich

This Turkey Pesto Panini is a delicious summer sandwich. Mr. Juggling Act prefers his with fresh summer tomatoes. Either way, this is one tasty sandwich!

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Tomato Basil Compound Butter

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This amazingly flavorful Tomato Basil Compound Butter seems like something you could only get at a fancy restaurant, but it’s really so simple to make at home in just a few minutes!

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Well hello there! I’m Ang – the Juggling Act Mama – and I’m thrilled to be a part of Danielle’s creative team here at Busy Mom’s Helper.  I blog about food, crafts, DIY and all kinds of other stuff, so I hope you’ll come visit me soon!

Today, I’m excited to share with you one of my most favorite kinds of recipes – 5 minute recipes!  This Tomato Basil Compound Butter comes together in just 5 minutes – for real.  It’s packed with flavor, looks beautiful, and is perfect for company, parties, or any old time you want.

Tomato Basil Buttered Penne Pasta

I love making my own compound butters.  They seem so fancy and fussy, but they’re really so simple.  And so very, very delicious!  This one pairs two of my favorite flavors – tomato and basil.  My husband, affectionately dubbed Mr. Juggling Act Mama, is Italian and I’ve come to love the flavors he grew up eating.  This Tomato Basil Compound Butter really couldn’t be simpler – the key is starting with room temperature butter.  Be sure you don’t get impatient and pop it into the microwave because that will ruin the texture.

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Tomato Basil Compound Butter

This amazingly flavorful Tomato Basil Compound Butter seems like something you could only get at a fancy restaurant, but it's really so simple to make at home in just a few minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of salted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • Ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of your mixer, combine the room temperature butter, tomato paste and basil.
  2. Whip together on medium until well combined.
  3. Using a rubber spatula, transfer the mixture to a ramekin and refrigerate until firm.

Notes

Delicious over hot pasta, or spread on Italian bread and top with granulated garlic salt for the most incredible garlic bread you've ever eaten!

https://busymomshelper.com/tomato-basil-compound-butter/

You can serve this Tomato Basil Compound Butter so many different ways.  My favorite is to spread it on Italian bread with a sprinkle of granulated garlic salt – it makes the most incredible garlic bread.  It’s also delicious on pasta, and even chicken or steak.

Tomato Basil Compound Butter via www.jugglingactmama.com

I have lots of compound butters on Juggling Act Mama, here are some reader favorites:

Dill Compound Butter via Juggling Act Mama

Cranberry Butter via Juggling Act Mama

I hope you’ll stop by and visit me soon!  Until next time…

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