Turkey Melt Panini

I am a big fan of warm sandwiches.  It doesn't matter if its a panini, a wrap or a sub sandwich from Subway, I prefer warm sandwiches over cold ones.  Give me some warmed deli meat with a slice of melted cheese and some crisp vegetables and I'm a happy girl. 

I love a good panini but since I don't have (or really want to store) a panini maker, I have to get creative with my warm sandwiches at home.  I created this yummy turkey melt panini in my waffle iron.  It's a delicious hearty sandwich that is easy to make at home - and it's warm!

Turkey Melt Panini
8 slices turkey bacon
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
8 slices whole grain bread
4 slices colby jack cheese
8 apple slices
8 ounces deli turkey

Preheat waffle iron.  Cook bacon on stove until crispy.  Combine mustard and mayonnaise in small bowl.  Prepare remaining ingredients while bacon cooks.

Spread mayonnaise mixture on 4 slices of bread.

Top with 2 strips of bacon.

Top with slices of turkey.

Add a slice of cheese.

Add 2 slices of apple.

Top with another slice of bread. 

Spray lightly with cooking spray and place on warmed waffle iron for a few minutes. 

Enjoy.

I liked the crunch and tartness of the apple in my sandwich but the kids both thought it was a little "weird".  Either way - this was a really good WARM sandwich.

Ciao!

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