Cheddar and Bacon Turkey Melt on Sourdough
A deliciously nostalgic sandwich featuring crispy bacon, tender turkey, and melted cheddar cheese on perfectly toasted sourdough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4–6 slices roasted turkey breast
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or butter
- Optional: tomato slices, Dijon mustard, or caramelized onions
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Lay two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Layer with roasted turkey, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Top with the other slices of sourdough, buttered side up.
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Optional: Add tomato slices, Dijon mustard, or caramelized onions before closing the sandwich.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.
Notes
Pair with crispy sweet potato fries or a fresh green salad. Store ungrilled sandwiches in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg