Panera Bread's Turkey Artichoke Panini


This is my favorite sandwich at panera so i was happy to find the recipe and share! It's a terrific way to use up leftover spinach artichoke dip, or an excuse to make some up...try recipe#277769 or recipe#243807 to cut out some of the fat.

Steps


Preheat panini grill to medium temperature.
In a medium sauce pan , saut diced red onion in olive oil until transparent.
Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the loaf of pesto focaccia into two semi-circles , and halve each semi-circle.
Layer the turkey onto the bottom halves of the focaccia bread , and spread spinach artichoke mix over turkey.
Layer sauted onions , asiago / parmesan blend and tomato slices.
Close face of panini with the top halves of focaccia bread.
Add panini to preheated grill and press lightly.
Grill 5 minutes on medium or until the cheese begins to melt and there are grill marks on the focaccia bread.
Serve hot with chips or your favorite soup !.

Ingredients


focaccia bread, turkey, spinach artichoke spread, asiago cheese, red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, salt and pepper