Description
Irresistible turkey melt brings comfort and flavor together with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh spinach nestled between golden-brown bread. Sandwich lovers will savor this quick, satisfying meal that promises delicious comfort in every hearty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cheese:
- 6–8 slices deli turkey
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon
Bread and Base:
- 4 slices sourdough or favorite sandwich bread
Condiments and Greens:
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Coat each bread slice with a smooth layer of mayonnaise, ensuring complete surface coverage for optimal golden crispiness.
- For enhanced flavor, spread Dijon mustard on the interior side of the bread slices, creating a tangy base for the sandwich.
- Strategically layer cheddar cheese against the mayonnaise-coated surface, creating a melting foundation for subsequent ingredients.
- Arrange crispy bacon strips across the cheese, ensuring even distribution for consistent taste in every bite.
- Delicately place tender turkey slices over the bacon, covering the protein with fresh, vibrant spinach leaves.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by positioning the second bread slice, maintaining the exterior mayonnaise side facing outward.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium temperature, allowing the surface to warm evenly for consistent cooking.
- Melt butter across the cooking surface, creating a golden, rich environment for grilling the sandwich.
- Carefully transfer the assembled sandwich to the heated surface, pressing gently with a spatula to encourage even browning and cheese melting.
- Grill each side for approximately 3-4 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and ensuring the cheese reaches a luxurious, molten state.
- Once perfectly crisp and heated, remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and inviting.
Notes
- Swap mayo for mashed avocado to create a healthier, creamy spread with added nutrients and good fats.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Select thick-cut, high-quality deli turkey for maximum flavor and tenderness in your melt.
- Consider using a cast-iron skillet for more even heating and a perfectly crispy golden-brown exterior on your sandwich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg