Sourdough Turkey Sandwich (Hot, Crispy + Easy)
This sourdough turkey sandwich is the perfect sandwich! It has a delicious crunchy exterior and is filled with melted cheese, tomato, turkey, and avocado. This delicious lunch recipe is one that can be thrown together and enjoyed quickly.
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 am always looking for quick lunch options like these Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups or this Easy Italian Sandwich (Without Mayo).
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 sandwich 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.
Note from Lexi: Why you’ll love this recipe.
My love of sourdough runs deep and started years ago. If you are here on this blog page, I am assuming you also love sourdough bread. It’s good to have you and I am so excited for you to enjoy this recipe! The combination of ingredients in this sandwich toasted to perfection is a lunch recipe that will never get old. I am always looking for quick and nutritious lunch options, and this sourdough turkey melt absolutely meets the marks. Enjoy, friend!
– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
Ingredients and substitutions
- 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. Colby jack and pepperjack are more great options.
- 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.
- Tomato: Or sub for cucumbers, spinach, or pickles.
- Unsalted Butter – to butter both sides of the bread. This allows them to toast to crunchy perfection.
How to make a sourdough turkey sandwich
Step one: Butter the outside of both pieces of sourdough bread. Place cheese on the inside of one slice of sourdough bread and mashed avocado on the other slice.
Step two: Layer on slices of tomato and turkey.
Step three: Toast for 2-3 minutes per side on a griddle or skillet.
Step four: Slice and enjoy!
FAQ
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.
You are looking for light brown crispy bread and melted cheese in the middle.
I prefer to buy a block of cheddar cheese and shred it myself. The quality is better and it melts easier.
Packing lunches for little ones too? Check out these 10 Easy Preschool Lunches (Nut Free, Egg Free).
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
- Easy One Pot Hamburger Soup
- Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Soup
- Easy Chicken and Rice 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
- Cucumbers
- Sprouts
- 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!
If you made this recipe, I’d be so grateful if you left a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and a quick comment sharing how it turned out. And if you haven’t already, follow along here:
– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
Sourdough Turkey Sandwich
Equipment
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
- 1 large tomato
Instructions
- Spread out 8 slices of sourdough bread onto a working surface.
- Mash the avocado in a small bowl. Slice the tomato into four even slices.
- Butter 1 side of each sourdough bread with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
- Assemble 4 sandwiches with a layer of avocado, tomato, 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!
This was SO GOOD. We added a big slice of tomato as suggested in the notes. YUMMMMMM
Love to hear this! So glad you enjoyed it – tomato is the PERFECT addition : )
Sourdough makes every sandwich delicious. This was great!
The perfect use for leftover sourdough bread. Makes for an easy lunch!