Dilly Turkey Melt Recipes

DELICIOUS TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until tender; remove and set aside.
• Spread barbecue sauce on four slices of bread.
• Layer each with one slice of cheese, 2 slices of Canadian bacon and turkey, pickles, onions, and top of with another slice of cheese.
• Cover with remaining slices of bread.
• In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining butter as needed.
• Cook sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted.

DILLY TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; remove and set aside. Spread barbecue sauce on 4 slices of bread. Layer each with 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices each of bacon and turkey, pickle slices, onions and another slice of cheese. Cover with remaining slices of bread. , In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining butter. Cook sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cover the skillet during the last few minutes to help melt cheese if necessary.

TURKEY PATTY MELT

Steps:

• For the turkey patties: In a large bowl, combine the turkey, ricotta, sage, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal patties and press them into 1/4-inch-thin rounds.
• Heat a cast-iron griddle pan to medium-high heat.
• Add the canola oil and sear the patties on the first side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through.
• For the sandwich build: Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each piece of bread, then a turkey burger, followed by about 1/4 cup Caramelized Onions. Place the top piece of bread on and then butter each side of the sandwich.
• Griddle each side over medium heat until golden, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. If you have a metal bowl, cover the sandwiches so they steam a bit and the cheese will melt faster. Serve with good ol' yellow mustard if you like and a big pile of oven fries.
• Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil, let the butter mel,t and then add in the onions and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and then cover the pot and lower the heat to medium-low.
• Let the onions sweat, steam and soften for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover the pan and let the onions cook for about an hour, checking on the onions frequently and stirring.
• Once the onions are fully caramelized, and a deep golden color, add the sherry and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the thyme, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

DINER-STYLE PATTY MELT

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a Dutch oven. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, cook, stirring continually, for 3 minutes. Cover with a lid and allow onions to caramelize, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine ground beef, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Shape ground beef into 4 rectangular patties.
• Cook patties in a skillet over medium-high heat, flipping once, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add a slice of Swiss cheese to each patty and top each with an equal amount of caramelized onions.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Spread 1 teaspoon butter over each slice of bread. Broil until lightly golden and toasted. Assemble patty melts and serve immediately.

TURKEY PATTY MELT

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, season with some salt and pepper, and cook until golden, about 7 minutes. Put in a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and add another tablespoon of oil. Season the turkey patties with salt and pepper, and cook in the remaining oil until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet. Wipe out the pan.
• Divide the onions among 4 bread slices, and top with a slice of cheese, a patty, another slice of cheese, and a slice of bread. Spread the top and bottom of the sandwiches with some butter. Heat the cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches, in batches if needed, turning once, until lightly browned and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side. Halve the sandwiches and serve with cranberry sauce, if desired.

TURKEY PATTY MELTS

Steps:

• Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in skillet 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet; keep warm.
• Mix turkey, chili sauce and garlic powder. Shape mixture into 4 patties, each 5 inches in diameter. Cook patties in skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until turkey is no longer pink in center.
• Top each patty with about 1/4 cup of the vegetables; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice toast. Top each with patty.

TURKEY-MUSHROOM PATTY MELTS

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender, 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil and garlic; cook 1 minute. Let cool 10 minutes; transfer to a bowl and stir in turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; refrigerate 20 minutes. Toss lettuce with dill, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil; season.
• Brush bread slices on one side with oil and on other with mustard. Heat cleaned skillet over medium-high; swirl in remaining oil. Add burgers; cook, flipping once, about 3 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate; reduce heat to low. Add bread, oil-side down; top with cheese and burgers. Cover; cook until cheese melts, 3 minutes. Serve with salad, dill sprigs, and more mustard.

DILLY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Serve on buns with lettuce and mayonnaise if desired.

LEFTOVER DELI TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• 1. Slice the roll in half then very lightly brown in the toaster oven ( set the oven on "toast" and watch).
• 2. Place one slice of swiss on top of each roll half then put back in the toaster oven. Toast until the cheese is just melting and bubbly.
• 3. Remove the halves and fold 2 slices of turkey onto each side.
• 4. Top turkey with mayo and any other fixings. Place the two halves together to form a sandwich.
• 5. Squash down sandwich and cut into 2 pieces.