Post Holiday 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.

FAVORITE HOLIDAY TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cut 1/2-inch-thick slice off top of bread loaf; set aside. Remove center of loaf, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell. Reserve removed bread for making croutons or another use.
• Spread inside of bread shell with dressing. Fill with layers of remaining ingredients; cover with top of bread. Wrap in foil.
• Bake 30 min. or until sandwich is heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

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.

DAY-AFTER TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• Heat toaster oven to 400ºF.
• Combine turkey and dressing; spread onto bread.
• Top with cheese.
• Bake 4 min. or until 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.

POST-HOLIDAY TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• Put your fav spread on one side of each slice of bread.
• Put a heavy fry pan on to heat; cast iron would be best. You could also use a toaster that opens to taost sandwiches.
• Layer your turkey and cheese on one slice and top with the other. Add coleslaw at this time if you are using it.
• Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of each piece of bread.
• Put the sandwich in the fry pan and weight it down with a plate topped with a heavy can of veggies, or whatever you have.
• When one side is done, flip over and weight it down again, cooking until the cheese is melted and both slices of bread are toasted.
• Plate, slice, and enjoy!
• Maybe with a few chips, a nice kosher pickle, and a big glass of your fav beverage?