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Turkey Melt with Cheddar and Bacon Recipe

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This Turkey Melt with Cheddar is a warm and satisfying sandwich featuring layers of deli turkey, crispy bacon, fresh baby spinach, and ripe tomato slices, all melted together with white cheddar cheese inside buttery toasted sourdough bread. Spread with honey mustard for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this recipe makes an easy yet delectable meal perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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Bread and Spread

  • 4 slices sourdough (or thick, crusty bread of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)

Cheese and Meat

  • 2 slices white cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices deli turkey
  • 4 strips cooked bacon

Vegetables

  • thin tomato slices (from 1 medium red tomato)
  • ½ cup fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Assemble the Sandwiches: Place the 4 slices of sourdough bread on a flat surface. Divide the 2 tablespoons of honey mustard into four portions of ½ tablespoon and spread each evenly on the top side of each slice of bread. Cut the 2 slices of cheddar cheese in half, making 4 half-slices and place one on each mustard-spread slice.
  2. Add Turkey: Divide the 4 slices of deli turkey into pairs, placing 2 slices atop 2 of the cheese-covered bread slices.
  3. Add Vegetables: Divide the ½ cup of fresh baby spinach equally into ¼ cup portions per sandwich. Layer the preferred number of thin tomato slices and the ¼ cup spinach on top of the turkey on each sandwich half.
  4. Add Bacon and Cheese: Divide the 4 strips of cooked bacon into 2 strips per sandwich. Place these bacon strips on the remaining 2 cheese-topped bread slices.
  5. Close the Sandwiches: Place the bacon-covered bread slices face-down on top of the turkey and veggie layered slices to form sandwiches. Each sandwich should have layers in order: sourdough, honey mustard, half-slice cheese, turkey, tomato, spinach, bacon, half-slice cheese, honey mustard, sourdough.
  6. Butter the Bread Outside: Divide 2 tablespoons of softened butter into four ½ tablespoon portions. Spread butter evenly on the outside of each bread slice, covering all four sides of the two sandwiches.
  7. Toast the Sandwiches: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When warm, carefully place the sandwiches flat in the skillet. Toast the bottom slices for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip the sandwiches carefully and toast the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and sandwiches are warmed through.
  8. Serve: Remove sandwiches from the skillet and transfer to plates. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Use thick slices of sourdough or a sturdy bread to prevent sogginess.
  • Adjust the amount of honey mustard to taste for more or less tanginess.
  • Ensure bacon is cooked crispy for added texture.
  • You can substitute white cheddar with your preferred cheese like American or Swiss.
  • This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately while warm and cheese is melted.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit turkey and bacon and add grilled vegetables instead.

Keywords: Turkey Melt, Cheddar Sandwich, Grilled Turkey Sandwich, Bacon Turkey Melt, Warm Sandwich Recipe, Skillet Sandwich

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