Turkey Asparagus Melt Recipes

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.

SMOKED TURKEY WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break the woody end off each asparagus spear and peel the outermost layer off the lower 3/4 of the spear with a vegetable peeler. Place asparagus on a large plate, drizzle with the olive oil and toss gently so the oil is evenly distributed. Slice each slice of turkey lengthwise into three strips. Wrap one strip of turkey around each asparagus spear, leaving the tips of the asparagus unwrapped. If using, tie a blade of chive around each wrapped spear. Place the wrapped asparagus on baking tray and bake for12 minutes, turning once.

TURKEY DI PARMA MELT

Steps:

• For the pesto aioli: Blend the parsley, basil, walnuts, pepper, garlic, egg, lemon zest and juice in a blender, then slowly drizzle in oil to make an aioli.
• Finish aioli with shredded Parmesan and taste for seasoning (salt and pepper).
• For the sandwich: Butter the rosemary-garlic bread generously. Top 4 pieces of bread (butter-side out) with half of the Cheddar, 4 tablespoons pesto aioli, the turkey, sun-dried tomatoes and the remaining Cheddar; close sandwiches with the remaining pieces of bread.
• Heat a heavy griddle to 325 to 350 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the Parmesan on the griddle in the shape of the bread, then immediately place the sandwich on the cheese. Use a griddle press or heavy weight (like another cast-iron pan) to press down and cook until the cheese is melty, 2 1/2 minutes per side . (If the Parmesan-crusted side does not release easily from the griddle with a spatula, give it another minute, then flip.) Slice on a bias and enjoy!

ASPARAGUS AND TURKEY SAUSAGE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in orzo; boil 2 minutes. Add asparagus and pimientos. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; return to boiling. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

TURKEY A LA OSCAR

Steps:

• Place the water and asparagus in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook covered 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook 1 or 2 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside, but keep warm.
• Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey cutlets 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until browned and no longer pink on the inside. Remove turkey from the pan and set aside.
• Add the garlic and shrimp to the already heated skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 1 or 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the shrimp is heated through.
• Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions.
• Place each turkey cutlet on a plate. Top with the asparagus and shrimp. Spoon hollandaise sauce over all.

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.

ASPARAGUS TURKEY STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry turkey and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir-fry asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add pimientos. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return turkey to the pan; heat through.

TURKEY ASPARAGUS MELT

Steps:

• Toast bread and spread slices with 1000 Island dressing.
• Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
• Trim asparagus to width of turkey slices.
• Roll each asparagus spear in a turkey slice.
• Line one slice of bread with the asparagus/turkey rolls.
• Top with alfalfa sprouts& the 2nd slice of bread.
• Put sandwich on a lightly greased griddle and heat until cheese melts.
• Slice on the diagonal (just my preference).

TURKEY ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water for 2 minutes; drain. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with turkey. Combine soup and water; spoon over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

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 REUBEN MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat a large griddle or 2 large non-stick saute pans on low heat. In a small saucepan heat the peanut oil until very hot. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and vinegar. Add the Szechwan peppercorns and pepper flakes to the hot oil and immediately add it to the vinegar. In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage, carrots and scallions. Toss the salad with the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Lay out the slices of rye and top each 1 with a slice of cheese then a slice of seasoned turkey. Place a small mound of the slaw (use tongs to strain off excess liquid) on the turkey and close sandwich. Butter the top part of the sandwich. Add some butter to the griddle and move sandwich around to completely coat with butter. When brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, flip over sandwich and brown other side, 5 to 7 more minutes. Slice on the bias and serve hot.

TURKEY MELT SANDWICH

Steps:

• Layer mashed potatoes with sliced cheddar and turkey on whole-wheat sandwich bread. Pan-fry with a tablespoon butter until sandwich is browned on both sides.

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.

ASPARAGUS, HAM, AND CHEESE MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a small bowl stir together Parmesan and mayonnaise. Trim asparagus to fit bread and arrange asparagus in a skillet just large enough to hold it in one layer. Add 1/2 inch salted cold water and cook asparagus, covered, over moderately high heat 5 minutes, or until just tender. In a colander drain asparagus well.
• Arrange bread on a baking sheet and butter top of each slice. Broil bread about 6 inches from heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn bread over and arrange ham on each slice, folding or trimming to fit if necessary. Arrange asparagus on ham and spread with Parmesan mixture. Broil sandwiches about 3 inches from heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

TURKEY ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; stir-fry until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Add the next 6 ingredients to pan; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch; add to skillet with water chestnuts. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return turkey to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice and tomato wedges.

TURKEY-ASPARAGUS MELT WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Steam, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Preheat broiler.
• Combine mayonnaise and pesto in a bowl, and stir with a whisk.
• Spread 2 tablespoons pesto mixture onto 1 side of each bread slice.
• Layer each slice with 8 asparagus spears, 1 turkey slice, 2 tomato slices, and 1 cheese slice.
• Place on a baking sheet; broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Sprinkle with pepper.

PASTA WITH SMOKED TURKEY AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally .
• Add the asparagus and carrots, cook for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender and pasta is cooked al-dente.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring the stock and onion to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes until onion is soft.
• Whisk flour into milk until smooth. Stir into simmering broth mixture, return to a simmer and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly , until slightly thickened.
• Reduce heat to low, add turkey and stir until heated through.
• Remove from heat, add mustard and butter and stir until the butter has melted.
• Drain pasta and vegetables; return to pot. Add sauce and toss to mix.
• Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS-TURKEY PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until smooth., Stir in the turkey, asparagus and mushrooms. Cook until heated through. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour sauce mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat.

CLASSIC PATTY MELT

Steps:

• Season ground beef with salt and pepper and divide into 3 equal-sized balls. Shape each ball as close as possible to the shape of the bread. Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and divide into 3 equal portions. Place beef patties into the same skillet and cook until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, spread 1 teaspoons mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
• Place bread mayonnaise side-down in the skillet. Top with 1 slice of cheese, 1 beef patty, 1/3 of the onions, a second slice of cheese, and another slice of bread, mayonnaise side up. Cook bread until golden brown and cheese has started to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip each sandwich over and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine the salsa, mayo, and green onions; mix well.
• Evenly divide the turkey over 4 slices of bread, then place a slice of cheese over each.
• Spread salsa mixture evenly over the cheese, then distribute sliced jalapeno peppers over the salsa mixture; top with remaining bread.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 T butter over low heat.
• Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add more butter if needed, turn the sandwiches over and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
• Serve immediately.