Description
Cheddar and Bacon Turkey Melt brings together melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tender turkey between golden-brown bread slices. Savory ingredients combine for a satisfying sandwich perfect for lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (225 g) sliced turkey breast
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsps butter, softened
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, rye, or your favorite)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh lettuce
Instructions
- Spread Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a bowl, creating a vibrant, tangy condiment that will elevate the sandwich’s flavor profile.
- Bread Layer: Position bread slices and generously coat each with the zesty spread, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Ingredient Assembly: Strategically layer cheddar cheese, turkey slices, bacon strips, and tomato between bread slices, constructing a harmonious flavor combination.
- Butter Coating: Evenly distribute butter across the sandwich’s exterior surfaces to promote uniform, golden-brown caramelization.
- Cooking Process: Heat a skillet to medium temperature and carefully place the sandwich, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread achieves a rich, golden crust and the cheese melts into a creamy consistency.
- Final Presentation: Remove from heat, slice diagonally to reveal the sandwich’s appetizing layers, and optionally garnish with crisp lettuce for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Manage Cheese Melting: Achieve perfect cheese melt by covering the skillet with a lid during last 1-2 minutes of cooking, creating steam that helps cheese become uniformly gooey.
- Control Bread Browning: Use medium-low heat to prevent burning while ensuring crispy, golden exterior; butter allows even caramelization without scorching.
- Enhance Flavor Variations: Swap turkey with grilled chicken, roast beef, or plant-based protein for dietary preferences; experiment with different cheese types like Swiss or pepper jack.
- Boost Nutritional Profile: Add leafy greens like spinach or arugula for extra nutrients; use whole grain bread for increased fiber and healthier preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg