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Cheddar and Bacon Turkey Melt

A gooey, cheesy sandwich featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheddar, and tender turkey between golden, buttery sourdough bread. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 slices Sourdough bread Butter one side of each slice
  • 4 slices Turkey slices Use deli turkey or leftover turkey
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese Feel free to experiment with different cheeses
  • 4 strips Bacon strips Cook until crispy
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For buttering the bread
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook bacon until crispy and set aside.
  2. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  3. Layer turkey slices, cooked bacon, and cheddar cheese between two slices of bread, buttered side out.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the pan.
  5. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down slightly.
  6. Slice in half and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with fries, salad, or homemade chips. Best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.