Garlic Butter Turkey Melt with Cheddar Cheese Recipe
This Garlic Butter Turkey Melt combines tender turkey, aromatic garlic butter, and melted cheddar cheese for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy evening snack, this dish is sure to please.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) sliced turkey breast (deli-style or leftover)
- 4 slices of sourdough bread (or your preferred bread)
- 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz or 115 g total)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick, 57 g), softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the garlic butter. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, oregano, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Let it preheat for about 2 minutes until hot but not smoking.
- Generously spread one side of each slice of bread with the garlic butter, ensuring even distribution for uniform browning.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in the heated skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- On each slice of bread, add two slices of cheddar cheese and the sliced turkey breast. Make sure to distribute the ingredients evenly for full flavor in every bite.
- Top the sandwiches with the remaining cheese slices and the unbuttered slices of bread, which should also be spread with garlic butter. Press the sandwiches lightly together.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Cut them diagonally in half and serve garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Avoid overcrowding the skillet; cook the sandwiches individually or in pairs for even browning. For the best texture, use fresh, thick-sliced sourdough bread. Experiment with different cheeses for new flavors.