Raspberry-Chipotle Turkey Melt
"Sweet & spicy, this cheesy melt is made easy with a simple raspberry chipotle sauce and the peppery crunch of arugula on crispy grilled King’s Hawaiian bread. This is a quick and simple panini I threw together for the people at King’s Hawaiian Bread for their "Ultimate King's Hawaiian Sandwich Challenge". It won. You can use any bread you like, but the delicate sweetness of their Hawaiian bread pairs perfectly with the spicy-sweet of the raspberry chipotle sauce."
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (356.4 g)
- Calories 579.9
- Total Fat - 19.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 9.4 g
- Cholesterol - 122.8 mg
- Sodium - 2665 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 34.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
- Sugars - 10.6 g
- Protein - 64.8 g
- Calcium - 731.8 mg
- Iron - 3.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 30.8 mg
- Thiamin - 1.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
To prepare raspberry chipotle sauce, stir together melted raspberry jam with finely chopped chipotle pepper and vinegar; set aside.
Step 2
Layer turkey, cheese, bacon, and arugula inside two bread slices, placing raspberry chipotle sauce and arugula in the middle of the ingredients.
Step 3
Grill on a non-stick griddle or panini pan until golden and crispy on both sides.
Tips
- NOTE:
- Melt jam in a small saucepan on low heat, or use the microwave, stirring often.
- You may opt to puree the chipotle in the sauce in your food processor if you wish to minimize handling the pepper.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the best flavor, use freshly cooked bacon for this recipe.
- If you don't have white wine vinegar, you can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
- Substitute the Havarti cheese for Brie for a more creamy and buttery flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a richer and more complex flavor to the sandwich.
- Substitute the bacon for prosciutto for a more delicate, yet still salty flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a more subtle flavor to the sandwich, while still providing a salty element.
BBQ Pulled Pork Melt Replace the turkey with 8 ounces of pulled pork, cooked and tossed with 1/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce. Instead of the raspberry chipotle sauce, use 1/4 cup honey mustard and 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Replace the Havarti cheese with your favorite sharp cheddar cheese.
BBQ Pulled Pork and Bacon Melt Replace the turkey with 8 ounces of pulled pork, cooked and tossed with 1/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce. Add 4 slices of cooked bacon to the sandwich. Instead of the raspberry chipotle sauce, use 1/4 cup honey mustard and 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Replace the Havarti cheese with your favorite sharp cheddar cheese.
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic - Roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to this sweet and spicy sandwich. The rosemary and garlic add a delicious flavor that complements the raspberry chipotle sauce, and the potatoes provide a nice contrast to the crunchy bacon and arugula. Plus, it's a quick and easy side dish that won't take away from the focus of the sandwich!
: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad - This hearty and flavorful salad is the perfect complement to the sweet and spicy flavors of the raspberry chipotle sandwich. The smoky grilled corn and black beans provide a great contrast to the crunchy bacon and arugula, and the creamy avocado dressing adds a nice creaminess to the dish. Plus, it's a healthy and nutritious side dish that's sure to be a hit with everyone!
FAQ
Q: How do I make the raspberry chipotle sauce?
A: To make the raspberry chipotle sauce, stir together melted raspberry jam with finely chopped chipotle pepper and vinegar.
Q: Is chipotle pepper spicy?
A: Yes, chipotle pepper is spicy and has a smoky flavor. It is usually sold dried, smoked, and ground.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The King's Hawaiian Bread brand was founded in 1950 by Robert Taira, a Japanese-American entrepreneur who was inspired by his grandmother's recipe for sweet bread.
Fun Fact 2: Chipotle peppers are a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine, and were first used by the Aztecs to add flavor and spice to their meals.