Turkey and Bacon Panini with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.5 medium red onion , thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 0.5 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 chipotles peppers in adobo sauce , minced
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
• 8 pieces focaccia bread , 4 inch
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 0.5 pounds sliced deli turkey meat

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

2. 2

   While the bacon is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes, adding garlic for the last minute. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Preheat a panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4. 4

   Stir mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce together in a small bowl. Spread mixture over 4 slices of focaccia bread, then top each slice with provolone, turkey, two slices bacon, spinach mixture, and remaining bread slices.

5. 5

   Cook sandwiches in the preheated panini press until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes each.