Description
This turkey melt is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of smoked turkey, crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and melty cheddar cheese between buttery, golden-brown sourdough slices. Quick to make and easy to customize, it’s the perfect lunch or dinner for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough or thick, crusty bread
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 2 slices white cheddar cheese, cut in half
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 1 medium red tomato, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Lay four slices of sourdough on a cutting board. Evenly spread ½ tablespoon of honey mustard on each slice, ensuring full coverage for flavor.
- Layer the cheese and turkey: Cut two slices of white cheddar cheese in half to create four pieces. Place one half-slice on each slice of bread. Divide the turkey evenly between two of the bread slices, placing two slices of turkey per sandwich.
- Add the vegetables: Arrange thin tomato slices over the turkey, followed by ¼ cup of fresh baby spinach on each sandwich. Press down gently to keep the layers stable.
- Incorporate the bacon: Place two strips of cooked bacon on the remaining two slices of cheese-topped bread. This will balance the flavors and add a crispy texture.
- Assemble the sandwich: Close the sandwiches by placing the bacon-covered bread slices face down onto the turkey-topped slices, ensuring all layers are evenly stacked.
- Butter the bread: Spread softened butter evenly over the outside of each slice of bread to create a crisp, golden-brown crust when toasted.
- Toast the sandwich: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once warm, place the sandwiches in the pan and toast for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip carefully and toast the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the sandwich is heated through.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them sit for a minute before slicing in half. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- To achieve an ultra-crispy crust, use mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside of the bread before toasting.
- For a spicier kick, swap honey mustard for Dijon mustard or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Reheat in a skillet over low heat to maintain crispiness.
- If using leftover roasted turkey, toast the sandwich on lower heat for a longer time to ensure it warms through without burning the bread.
- 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: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 79mg