Description
This easy turkey melt combines layers of juicy turkey, melted cheddar, crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and tomatoes, all pressed between golden-buttery sourdough. It’s a perfect quick meal, ideal for lunch or dinner, and fully customizable with your favorite cheeses and add-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough or thick, crusty bread
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 2 slices white cheddar cheese
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 1 medium red tomato, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Assemble the sandwiches: Lay the bread slices on a clean surface. Spread honey mustard on each slice, then place a slice of cheddar on top. On two of the slices, layer turkey, tomatoes, spinach, and bacon, then close the sandwiches with the remaining cheese-topped bread slices.
- Butter the bread: Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of each sandwich. This helps create a crispy, golden crust when toasted.
- Toast the sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once warm, place the sandwiches in the pan and let them toast for about 3–4 minutes on one side. Press down slightly with a spatula to ensure even melting.
- Flip and cook: Carefully turn the sandwich over and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the sandwiches to a plate, let them rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a panini press instead of a skillet.
- If using thick-cut turkey, warm it slightly before assembling to ensure even heating.
- Try adding caramelized onions, avocado, or a fried egg for more flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey melt
- Calories: 604 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1276mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 79mg