Simple Sourdough Turkey Melt
When lunch time rolls around, a lunch in less than 15 minutes is my typical goal! This simple sourdough turkey melt is the perfect sandwich! It has a delicious crunchy exterior and is filled with melted cheese, turkey, and avocado. This delicious lunch recipe is one that can be thrown together and enjoyed quickly.
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On this particular winter weekend it was snowy and extremely cold outside. My husband and I began digging through the pantry and fridge to quickly throw a lunch together. The initial inspiration was a can of tomato soup, which led to throwing together this sourdough turkey melt.
I had leftover sourdough bread from the day prior which truly came to life when we turned it into a sandwich with a little bit of butter. I honestly could barely capture a picture of it as little hands were grabbing at the plate yelling, “cheese!”
This simple sourdough turkey melt can be prepare with just sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, avocado, and sliced turkey deli meat. You can easily jazz it up by adding tomatoes, cucumbers, ham, or bacon. The possibilities are endless! You will love this simple lunch recipe.
Ingredients
- Sourdough bread – I prepare mine homemade, but they also sell it store bought or check your local farmers market.
- Sharp cheddar cheese – You can either use pre-sliced cheddar cheese or shredded cheese.
- Turkey deli meat – I just pick up sliced turkey meat from our deli counter at our local grocery store. Can easy sub for your favorite deli meat.
- Avocado – A great creamy addition.
- Unsalted Butter – to butter both sides of the bread. This allows them to toast to crunchy perfection.
How to make a sourdough turkey melt
- Heat a skillet to medium low heat. I prefer to use my griddle as I am able to prepare multiple sandwiches at once. If you are just making 1-2 sandwiches then a medium skillet will work great.
- Slice sourdough bread.
- Butter 1 side of each sourdough bread with approx. 1/2 tbsp. of butter.
- Mash your avocado in a small bowl and spread on the non-buttered side of the bread. Spread cheese on the other slice
- Layer on the turkey.
- Place sandwich with butter side down into skillet.
- Heat on each side 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cheese has melted.
What I love about this recipe
Perfect for a cold day: I believe the outside temperature read 10 degrees Fahrenheit on this day and this warm sandwich paired with tomato soup was quick, easy, and delicious!
Quick to prepare: This sandwich is ready to go in 15 minutes!
Sourdough bread: prepared on homemade sourdough bread adds the extra benefit of good bacteria through the fermentation process.
FAQ
Can I cook this on a griddle or panini press? Yes! A griddle is nice because you can cook multiple sandwiches at once. I would set the heat to medium low. Panini presses vary so much. Follow the instructions for your particular panini press.
How do I know when the sandwich is done? You are looking for light brown crispy bread and melted cheese in the middle.
What type of cheese to use? I prefer to buy a block of cheddar cheese and shred it myself. The quality is better and it melts easier.
Substitutions
Sharp cheddar cheese: Can be swapped out to pepper jack cheese, Swiss cheese, or provolone
Butter: For a dairy free option use margarine.
Turkey: Ham or roast beef. Get the sliced deli meat of course!
What to pair with
Anything you have on hand! We served with tomato soup and veggies/dip. Other tasty options:
- Fruit
- Chips
- Salad
- Hummus and veggies
Creamy Ground Beef and Pasta Soup
Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Soup
More Add-ins
If you want to add more to sandwich, these are great options! Simply add them in before you heat on the skillet.
- Spinach
- Ham
- Tomato
- Bacon
- Red onion
Storage and reheating
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. I would reheat on a skillet. If you warm in the microwave, the bread will get soggy. If you are taking it to lunch I would recommend just eating it cold and it still tastes SO good!
Simple Sourdough Turkey Melt
Equipment
- 1 griddle or skillet
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded. Or 4 slices of cheese.
- 8 ounces turkey deli meat
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 avocados
Instructions
- Spread out 8 slices of sourdough bread onto a working surface.
- Mash avocado in a small bowl.
- Butter 1 side of each sourdough bread with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
- Assemble 4 sandwiches with a layer of avocado, turkey and cheddar cheese. Be sure to place all ingredients on the non-buttered sides of the bread.
- Heat skillet to medium low heat and place sandwich with butter side down into skillet.
- Heat on each side 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cheese has melted.
- Slice and enjoy!
