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Cuban Panini

The Cuban sandwich is a twist on the traditional ham and cheese. It usually features ham, Swiss and pickles. For my version, I added smoked turkey.

—JANET SANDERS PINE MOUNTAIN, GA



PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 5 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

8 slices artisan bread

8 thick slices deli smoked turkey

4 slices deli ham

8 slices Swiss cheese

12 dill pickle slices

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1. In a small skillet, cook and stir garlic in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Cool.

2. Stir garlic into mayonnaise; spread over bread slices. Layer 4 slices of bread with turkey, ham, cheese, pickles and spinach; close sandwiches.

3. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill 2-3 minutes or until browned and cheese is melted.

PAIR IT!

All-Star Ice Cream Sandwiches is a cool way to top off this sandwich.