Turkey, Apple and Brie Panini
This Turkey, Apple and Brie Panini is the perfect fall-inspired sandwich. It’s packed with fresh turkey, granny smith apples, creamy brie cheese and then toasted until golden. Simple, fast, and bursting with flavor, this sweet and savory combo makes a delicious lunch or dinner!
It’s 30 minute Thursday, friends!
Are you as excited as I am?
Not only is it the first Thursday in October, but on this day four years ago, the hubster proposed to me.
There are several important dates that stick out in my mind when it comes to the hubster. Our wedding date (obviously), our first date, our wedding shower date (because it was exactly two months to the day of our wedding), and the day he proposed marriage.
And the day the hubster proposed will always be one of the happiest days of my life. He took me to this place in Rosemont (a suburb of Chicago), that was fairly new at the time. It’s an outdoor park of sorts, with a grassy green area in the middle, and a bunch of restaurants and bars surrounding the park. You can park your car and walk to one, or all, of the restaurants that you choose.
In the winter, the grassy area turns into an ice rink for skating, and in the summer, it’s a place for bands, festivals and summer fun. And at night, it’s magical. There are lights strung across the park that shine bright and make it almost romantic-like.
The hubster and I went there for dinner, and then walked to another place for drinks. The weather was unseasonably chilly for the first Saturday in October, so when the hubster suggested that we walk across the park, I hesitantly went along, as I was eager to get inside. As we walked towards the middle of the park, he got down on one knee, and the rest is history.
I love walking down memory lane, so thanks for reading along!
And now that we got that settled, let’s dive into this 30 minute Thursday recipe.
This Turkey, Apple and Brie Panini is the perfect fall-inspired sandwich. It’s packed with fresh turkey, granny smith apples, creamy brie cheese and then toasted until golden. Simple, fast, and bursting with flavor, this sweet and savory combo makes a delicious lunch or dinner!
If you’ve never tried apples on your sandwich, then now is the time to start. The slightly tart apples, along with the brie and turkey create an indulgent flavor combination that just screams fall.
And paninis. Can you really go wrong with a panini? Ever since I made this Turkey Bacon Guacamole Panini, I’ve been hooked on using my panini maker all the time. So, it seemed perfect for an easy 30 minute Thursday recipe! And sshhh…this sandwich only takes about 10 minutes to make!
This Turkey, Apple and Brie Panini is also easy to customize, depending on your tastes. Don’t care for turkey? Swap it out for chicken? Like gala apples? Add those in! See what I mean?
So, grab that panini maker, scoop up those fresh, fall apples, and whip up this simple Turkey, Apple and Brie Panini. I guarantee you’ll love the sweet and savory combo!
Looking for more easy sandwich recipes? I’ve got you covered!
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- Prosciutto Egg Panini
- Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Pesto Chicken Sandwich
- Tomato, Avocado & Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
- Prosciutto, Raspberry & Brie Grilled Cheese
- Tuna Spinach Wrap
- Spinach, Bacon & Feta Breakfast Sandwich
Turkey, Apple and Brie Panini
Ingredients
- 4 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 slices thin turkey
- 1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces brie cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a panini press or skillet to medium heat.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Layer turkey, apple slices, and brie slices on bread.
- Top with remaining bread slices, oiled side up.
- Press panini making together and grill for 3-4 minutes, or until bread is golden on the outside and melted on the inside. If using a skillet, take another heavy-bottomed skillet and press on top to brown the bread. Then flip over and brown the other side.
- Remove from press or skillet.
Ahhhh…..I love reading stuff like this. That’s so sweet! That place will always hold a special place in your heart, I’m sure!
This panini comes just in time, Gayle! We have Thanksgiving on Monday here in Canada so ya know there’s gonna be lots of leftover turkey so I definitely see this sandwich in my future. I love turkey and brie cheese???? Swoon. One of my faves. Can’t wait to give this sandwich a try! Love a good sandwich, especially a panini. Pinned, of course. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend! xo
Thank you, Dawn! It definitely holds a special place in my heart! 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Dawn! This panini would definitely be perfect for all of those leftovers. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, friend!
Gayle, happy proposal date!!! I love hearing proposal stories!! so sweet!!!! and I LOVE this sandwich!!! turkey-apple-brie is the BEST combination! yummm!!!
Thank you, Alice!
Aww…this is so sweet, Gayle! Love hearing your story. And happy anniversary (of sorts!). Love love love this sandwich! Apples + turkey is a favorite of mine!
Thanks, Liz! Apple and turkey is such a good combo for the fall!
Awhhh! I love this story!! Such a sweet proposal!! And I love this sandwich! Anything panini’d is a favorite of mine!
Thanks for the sweet comment, Annie!
What a special day! My husband proposed on my best friend’s birthday, and I kept trying to invite her along to our festivities! Lol. In the end, she came after and he got in his proposal. So many beautiful memories worth celebrating! And this panini — definitely worth celebrating!
Haha that’s too funny, Ashley! At least she showed up after the proposal! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words!
Happy proposal anniversary!!! haha I’m not sure if that’s the right phrase but you get what I mean 🙂 And this panini looks fantastic – I loveeee fruit with brie!
Thank you, Ashley!
Now that’s a panini I could fall in love with! YUM!
Thanks for the panini love, Megan!
This looks like the kind of toastie that we make over Christmas with all the leftovers. But, why wait until Christmas? I am craving this now!
Thanks, Dannii! This would be definitely perfect for any time of the year!
Awwww! Your husbands proposal is so romantic, Gayle! And happy engagement anniversary! I love hearing (or reading) about how people proposed, so thanks for sharing!! <3 Now for this sammie – Yessss panini heaven, girlfriend! I love the granny smith apple and brie in here! Combined with turkey on some toasted and pressed bread? SO YUMMY! I wish I had brie in the fridge because I would definitely be doing this for lunch today! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Thank you. friend! Brie is the BEST on sandwiches, so I couldn’t help myself! 🙂
Just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes (or less)?! Sign me up! Love the sweet and savory combo here — that’s always my favorite type of sandwich!
Thanks, Blair!
Aaw, so sweet! Happy Anniversary! I loved hearing about your proposal story 🙂 Totally worth celebrating and this yummy sandwich is the perfect way to celebrate! Love the turkey, apple and brie combo!!
Thank you, Kelly! I am definitely celebrating with this sandwich today! 🙂
His proposal sounded so sweet and the place did sound magical — you described it so well! Happy anniversary and thanks for sharing such a special memory with us! This panini sounds delicious too — I love the apple and brie in this turkey sandwich!
Thanks so much for the sweet comment and panini love, Marcie!
What a sweet story and I enjoyed walking down your memory lane! I would also very much love to enjoy this turkey apple brie panini very soon!
Thanks so much, Rachelle!
Awww that’s such a sweet proposal!! I love reading stories like that. So happy it’s all working out so great for you guys, Gayle!! I think I’ll celebrate for you by making myself one of these GORGEOUS paninis! Loooove all the apple turkey + brie goodness inside!
Thanks for the sweet comment, Sarah! And yay for ooey gooey cheese! 🙂
Aww that’s so sweet Gayle! Love that story and love the looks of this panini! Such great flavors.
Thank you!
aww such a sweet write up, loved reading it! The panini sounds delish!
Thanks, Manali!
I love apple in sandwiches, it’s so good! This panini looks amazing Gayle!!
Thanks, Stacey!
Now I’m getting the urge to dip apples into a bit vat of brie. Nothing is better than that combo, and if you add a sandwich, life only gets better!
Thank you, Mir!
This recipe has ALL my favorite words in it – I think I could seriously live my entire life eating nothing but Brie. Well, and bacon. Pinning!
Thanks for the kind words and pin, Kate!
Ah, that’s such a sweet story Gayle!
Love this panini. Turkey, apple, and brie is such a fabulous combination!
Thank you, Christin!
What a sweet proposal story, Gayle! This panini looks so simple and delicious, perfect quick meal for fall!
Thanks, Keri!
Happy belated engagement anniversary, Gayle! That is such a sweet story and I enjoyed reading it!
This panini is such a great combination of flavors! I’d happily eat this for lunch or dinner any day!
Thanks for the sweet comment, Kristine!
Such a sweet story Gayle!! Love hearing about your proposal! So I’ve never actually tried apples in a sandwich before, but this one looks amazing!! I wish I had all the ingredients right now to make it. Mmm.
Thanks, Cyndi! Apples on a sandwich sound weird, but it’s SO good!
Such a sweet proposal story Gayle! Love it! And this sandwich looks fantastic, I love panini’s!
Thank you, Stacey!