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Turkey Melt with Cheddar, Spinach, and Beef Recipe

Turkey Melt with Cheddar, Spinach, and Beef recipe

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The perfect sandwich for cooler weather, this incredible turkey melt is toasty, melty, and mouth-wateringly delicious. Enjoy it alone or alongside a warm bowl of soup!

  • Author: Sarah Tag
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Sandwich, Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High-Protein

Ingredients

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4 slices sourdough or thick, crusty bread of choice 2 tablespoons honey mustard 2 slices white cheddar cheese 4 slices deli turkey Thin tomato slices from 1 medium red tomato ½ cup fresh baby spinach 4 strips cooked beef bacon 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  1. To Assemble the Sandwiches:

    • Place 4 slices sourdough on a cutting board, plate, or other flat surface.
    • Divide 2 tablespoons honey mustard into four ½-tablespoon portions. Spread ½ tablespoon honey mustard evenly across the top side of each slice of sourdough.
    • Divide 2 slices white cheddar cheese in half, creating 4 slices of cheese total. Place one “slice” of cheese on each piece of bread, covering honey mustard.
    • Divide 4 slices deli turkey into 2 slices of turkey per sandwich. Place turkey slices on top of 2 slices of cheese-topped bread.
    • Divide ½ cup fresh baby spinach into ¼ cup spinach per sandwich. Layer preferred number of thin tomato slices and ¼ cup baby spinach on top of each layer of turkey.
    • Divide 4 strips cooked beef bacon into 2 slices of beef bacon per sandwich and place each portion of beef bacon on the remaining slices of cheese-topped bread.
    • Close sandwiches, placing sandwich halves with beef bacon face-down on top of sandwich halves with turkey. Each sandwich should consist of the following layers:
      1 slice sourdough
      ¼ tablespoon honey mustard
      1 half-slice cheese
      2 slices deli turkey
      Thin tomato slices
      ¼ cup baby spinach
      2 strips beef bacon
      1 half-slice cheese
      ½ tablespoon honey mustard
      1 slice sourdough.
  2. To Warm the Sandwich:

    • Divide 2 tablespoons butter into four ½-tablespoon portions. Spread ½ tablespoon butter on the outside of each slice of bread (4 sides total).
    • Place a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. When the pan is warm, carefully place assembled sandwiches flat in the skillet.
    • Toast the bottom slice of bread for 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully flip the sandwich over. Toast the now-bottom slice of bread for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the sandwich is warmed through.
    • Transfer sandwiches to serving plates. Serve warm with desired sides.

Notes

I highly recommend buying a block of cheddar cheese and slicing it yourself, or purchasing freshly sliced cheese from the deli counter of your grocery store, as opposed to prepackaged cheese slices. There’s a huge difference in taste and texture!
Make it Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free cheese and dairy-free butter.

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