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Cheddar And Bacon Turkey Melt On Sourdough

Cheddar and bacon turkey melts on sourdough deliver crisp, golden toast with melted sharp cheddar and savory deli turkey. Butter-side to the griddle keeps the edges crunchy while the cheese melts into a gooey cascade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sourdough melt ingredients
  • 8 sourdough bread Slices
  • 12 oz sliced deli turkey breast
  • 8 thick-cut bacon Cooked and crispy
  • 8 sharp cheddar cheese Slices
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
  • 8 ripe tomato Slices
  • 1 Salt and pepper to taste Seasoning

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Crisp the bacon
  1. Cook the thick-cut bacon until crispy, then drain and set aside.
  2. Leave the rendered fat in the pan if you want extra browning, or wipe it out before toasting the sandwiches.
Build the sandwiches
  1. Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
  2. Flip the bread over, then spread Dijon on half the slices and mayonnaise on the other half.
  3. Layer the turkey, bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese on the Dijon side.
Griddle and melt
  1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, then place the sandwiches butter-side down.
  2. Top with the mayonnaise-spread slices butter-side up.
  3. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until the sandwiches are golden and the cheddar is fully melted.
Finish and serve
  1. Open each sandwich and add arugula and tomato slices.
  2. Press closed and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: use fully crispy bacon and medium heat so the sourdough toasts without scorching before the cheddar melts. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet for best crunch. Freezing is not recommended because greens and tomatoes soften badly. For a lighter swap, use turkey bacon instead of thick-cut bacon and reduce to 2 tbsp butter per sandwich if desired.