CUBAN PANINI

A Cuban sandwich is a twist on the traditional ham and cheese, usually with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and other condiments, and sometimes, as in this tasty version, smoked deli 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 four slices of bread with turkey, ham, cheese, pickles and spinach; close sandwiches.

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

image READER REVIEW

“Have made this more than once for quite a few people. It’s the new favorite. Can’t believe how so many different flavors can come together to make this so incredible!”

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