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We LOVE this Panini Sandwich, it’s a favorite copycat recipe of the Gobbler at Pizza Factory. It is loaded with turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, and cream cheese!
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Don’t you just love the combination of a Turkey Bacon Avocado Panini Sandwich? Those flavors are fabulous! We got the idea from the “Gobbler” sandwiches at Pizza Factory. The traditional restaurant Gobblers at Pizza Factory use a hoagie-type bread. For this, we decided to try a panini style sandwich and we love it even more. The grilled taste makes it that much better.
Ingredients in this Panini Sandwich
For the Sandwich
- Fresh french bread
- Cream cheese
- Deli sliced turkey
- Bacon, cooked
- Provolone cheese
- Butter
- Avocado
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Homemade ranch dressing (recipe below)
- Mustard
- Mayo
For the Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Hidden valley original ranch dry mix
- Buttermilk
- Best Foods Mayonnaise
Mix Up the Ingredients
This is my favorite way to make a Panini, but it is definitely not the only way! Instead of turkey, try ham, pepperoni, salami, or roast beef. For the cheese, try Swiss cheese, gouda, mozzarella, cheddar, goat cheese, or gorgonzola. Try different sauces like honey mustard, olive oil with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, tapenade, or pesto. Try adding olives, pepperoncini, fresh basil leaves, apple slices, or strawberry slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to making a basic panini, you’re really talking about any sandwich made with an Italian sort of bread — usually toasted. Panini presses on the market allow you to apply the heat of the griddle on both sides of the sandwich at once, sort of smashing all the contents together and grilling and warming it at the same time. Breads used for Panini sandwiches are often ciabatta, baguette, or michetta.
Similar to a traditional sandwich, a Panini Sandwich has deli meats, cheeses, and vegetables (except for lettuce, it will wilt in the cooking).
It is a little different. Both are grilled, but this sandwich is more hearty than a grilled cheese and is a meal on it’s own. Grilled Cheese is usually not as thick and is usually served with soup.
No, but it is the easiest method. You can also use an indoor electric grill, or over the stove top in a fry pan (on medium-high heat) by turning the sandwich and pressing it down with a plate.
Soup and Sandwich Please
When it comes to serving up something delicious with a sandwich, soups always come to mind — especially in the fall. Check out some great soup recipes to go along with this delicious Turkey Bacon Avocado Panini.
- Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
How To Make Turkey Bacon Avocado Panini Sandwich
Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 sub sandwich rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 pound turkey
- 6 slices bacon cooked
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 avocado
- lettuce
- tomato sliced
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 1 packet Hidden Valley original ranch dry mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise
Instructions
- At least one hour ahead, make up the ranch dressing and refrigerate til ready to use.
- Cut the sub rolls in half, lengthwise. Place them on a baking sheet. Spread cream cheese on both halves.
- Add turkey, bacon, and cheese. Broil until cheese is melty. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
- Add tomato slices and sliced avocado.
- Add lettuce and drizzle ranch over the lettuce.
- Put the halves together and serve!
Notes
- Each serving is ½ of a sandwich.
- Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the tomato slices for extra flavor.
- You won’t use all the ranch you make for the sandwiches, but it makes a delicious salad dressing or dip for veggies or fries!
This recipe was delicious! How can you go wrong with avocado and bacon though, right? : ) Thanks for sharing!
I am planning on making this sandwich tonight… I'm really excited. I was wondering what you do with the ranch dressing you make? Is it just used for a dip or do you actually put it on the sandwich?
Thanks for all the yummy things you post.
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You can do both! It does go on the sandwich but you can dip it if you need some more. 🙂
Thank you for the recipe! These sandwhiches look amazing and perfect for the whole family!
oh, that sounds so good! My husband will love this!
This sandwich looks soooooo good. Thanks for the recipe. Now I need to get a panini machine.