Turkey Panini With Candied Bacon

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 8 slices center-cut bacon
• 12 ounces turkey breast, slices
• 4 slices havarti cheese
• 1/2 cup onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup poblano pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 4 french rolls, split
• mayonnaise (optional)

Recipe

• 1 make cranberry sauce (or use leftover) as follows:.
• 2 mix cranberries, sugar, orange juice and water in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil; simmer until berries pop. chill until ready to use.
• 3 make candied bacon:.
• 4 preheat oven to 400*. mix brown sugar and chili powder. coat each slice of bacon on both sides with sugar mixture. place bacon on a cookie sheet with sides and bake 15-20 minutes. drain.
• 5 saute onions, poblano, and red bell pepper in olive oil.
• 6 spread rolls with mayo (if using). spread cranberry sauce over mayo. top with basil, turkey, sauteed veggies, bacon, and cheese.
• 7 cook on preheated panini grill until hot and cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. serve with additional cranberry sauce on the side.