Cuban-Style Grilled Turkey Panini
Cuban-Style Grilled Turkey Panini layers garlicky roast turkey with smoky ham, nutty Swiss, and crisp dill pickles, all pressed on crusty bread until hot and melty. The honey mustard adds a sweet-tangy bite that balances the savory meats and cheese. Serve for a hearty lunch or an easy weeknight dinner when you want bold, satisfying flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly coat the cold grate with cooking spray. Place a drip pan on the grill.
- 2
Pat the turkey dry with paper towels; discard the gravy packet (or refrigerate it and use within 2 to 3 days). Lift and adjust the string netting to make it easier to remove after cooking. Cut small slits, at least 1 inch apart, all over the turkey. Insert 1 garlic slice into each slit; brush the turkey with oil.
- 3
Mix the cumin, salt, and black pepper; sprinkle over the turkey.
- 4
Set the turkey over the drip pan on the preheated grill; grill, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C), 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Transfer to a cutting board; rest for 10 minutes. Keep the grill on.
- 5
Remove the string netting. Cut half of the turkey into six 1/8-inch-thick slices; set aside. Refrigerate the unsliced turkey for another use.
- 6
Halve the bread loaves lengthwise, then cut each into 3 pieces (for 6 sandwiches). Spread each bread bottom with 2 teaspoons mustard; top with the sliced turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and the bread tops. Press the sandwiches with your hands to flatten; tightly wrap each in aluminum foil.
- 7
Grill the wrapped sandwiches, each weighted with a heavy iron skillet or brick, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- 8
Serve the sandwiches warm, wrapped in aluminum foil.
- Calories 1026.34 kcal High
- Protein 68.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 76.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 49.12 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.99 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 155.94 mg High
- Sodium 3096.25 mg High
- Fiber 2.66 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.32 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.7 g Low Source
- Calcium 514.94 mg Good Source
- Iron 8.39 mg Good Source
- Potassium 411.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.72 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cuban Style Grilled Turkey Panini is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Cooking Spray, and Cuban Bread. Each serving provides about 1026.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cuban-Style Grilled Turkey Panini?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cuban-Style Grilled Turkey Panini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Cooking Spray, Cuban Bread, Dill Pickle Slices. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cuban-Style Grilled Turkey Panini?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cuban-Style Grilled Turkey Panini?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1026.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cuban-Style Grilled Turkey Panini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
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