There are so many incredible flavors going on in this Strawberry, Brie, and Turkey Panini. Fresh slices of French bread are spread with Red Pepper Jelly which is quite possible my favorite condiment ever. Both spicy and sweet, it really adds some zing to a sandwich.

Next comes some creamy, buttery Brie cheese, topped with fresh strawberry slices, fresh basil, and smoked turkey.

Fresh Ripe Strawberries

Use really fresh, juicy strawberries, the kind you get at a local farm or farmers’ market. When heated in the Panini press, their flavors are really intensified and they almost taste like jam. The juices from the strawberries ooze out onto the warm brie. Fruit and Brie is always a wonderful combination, so you know you’re not going to go wrong with this sandwich.
With the bright red of the strawberries and the vibrant green of the basil, this sandwich is a beauty. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory and will brighten up any spring meal.

Recommended Equipment

Panini Press– this Cuisinart Grill and Panini Press is great for making sandwiches and for cooking chicken breasts.

I don’t share a whole lot of personal stuff on this blog, but I wanted to share an article about my son that was published in our local newspaper. (Note: This post was originally published April 30, 2014. My Son is turning 26 in a few days and doing wonderfully.) He was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer last November. After 3 m...