Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 slices center-cut bacon
  • 12 ounces turkey breast, slices
  • 4 slices havarti cheese
  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup poblano pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 4 French rolls, split
  • mayonnaise (optional)

Method

  • Make cranberry sauce (or use leftover) as follows:
  • Mix cranberries, sugar, orange juice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer until berries pop. Chill until ready to use.
  • Make candied bacon:
  • Preheat oven to 400*. Mix brown sugar and chili powder. Coat each slice of bacon on both sides with sugar mixture. Place bacon on a cookie sheet with sides and bake 15-20 minutes. Drain.
  • Saute onions, poblano, and red bell pepper in olive oil.
  • Spread rolls with mayo (if using). Spread cranberry sauce over mayo. Top with basil, turkey, sauteed veggies, bacon, and cheese.
  • Cook on preheated panini grill until hot and cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with additional cranberry sauce on the side.