Description
Savory cheddar and bacon turkey melt delivers comfort wrapped in melted cheese and crispy bacon between perfectly toasted bread. Hearty sandwich promises delicious satisfaction with each satisfying bite you’ll eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- ½ pound (225 grams) sliced turkey breast
- 8 slices cooked bacon
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Bread and Optional Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, rye, or your favorite)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ¼ cup (15 grams) chopped fresh lettuce
Instructions
- Create a zesty sandwich spread by blending mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl, then set the mixture aside for later use.
- Arrange bread slices on a clean work surface, generously coating each piece with the prepared tangy spread.
- Layer the sandwich components strategically: place a slice of cheddar cheese on the spread, followed by tender turkey slices, crispy bacon strips, and optional juicy tomato.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by topping with another bread slice, ensuring the spread side faces inward.
- Evenly distribute butter across the exterior surfaces of the bread to promote golden, crispy browning.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium heat, creating an ideal cooking environment for the sandwich.
- Carefully transfer the prepared sandwich to the heated surface, allowing each side to cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until the bread transforms into a rich golden-brown color and the cheese melts luxuriously.
- Once perfectly cooked, remove from heat and slice the sandwich diagonally for an appealing presentation.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with fresh, crisp lettuce either alongside or tucked within the sandwich for an extra layer of texture and freshness.
Notes
- Customize the spread by adding a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor depth.
- Swap turkey with rotisserie chicken or sliced ham for variety, keeping the protein-packed profile intact.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and opt for turkey bacon to reduce calories without sacrificing taste.
- Toast bread beforehand to enhance crispiness and prevent soggy sandwich bottoms, ensuring a perfect golden-brown exterior every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg