By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 2
3558 cal · 45 min
Apple, Cheddar & Turkey Panini
Recipe GLPRdf3315834bee48
A warm, pressed sandwich combining sliced deli turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, and crisp green apple with a touch of Dijon mustard on whole grain bread. The panini is buttered on the outside and grilled until the cheese melts and the bread becomes golden brown, creating a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors.
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Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter with canola oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 green apple, thinly sliced
4 slices whole grain bread
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
8 thin slices deli roasted turkey
Directions
Preheat your panini press or grill to medium-high heat, allowing it to warm up completely for about 5 minutes.
While the press heats, spread one side of each of the 4 bread slices with approximately 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture, coating the exterior surfaces evenly.
Take 2 slices of bread and spread the mustard on the unbuttered interior side of each slice, distributing it evenly across the surface.
On each mustard-coated bread slice, layer the fillings in order: arrange half of the apple slices on each slice, then place 4 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the apples, and finally arrange 4 slices of turkey over the cheese.
Top each sandwich by placing the remaining 2 bread slices on top, butter-side facing outward, pressing gently to secure the layers.
Place both paninis on the preheated press and grill for 3 to 5 minutes, pressing down gently once or twice during cooking, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
Carefully remove the paninis from the press, cut each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while warm.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard stock item at any Charlotte chain—butter, mustard, bread, cheddar, and deli turkey require no special trip. The cost per serving lands around $3.50 to $4.50 depending on whether you use grocery-store sliced turkey or quality deli counter meat, which is reasonable for lunch. The stated 45 minutes is optimistic; actual time is closer to 15–20 minutes once you account for slicing the apple and assembling, making it genuinely weeknight-friendly. These panini are best eaten fresh and don't reheat well, so they work as a same-day lunch but not for planned leftovers.
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