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