Day After Turkey Melt Recipes

GRILLED HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise, salsa, and green onions in a small bowl. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise evenly on each slice of bread. Layer the turkey and cheese on 4 of the slices. Top with remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry sandwiches in butter until lightly toasted. Add remaining butter to skillet, turn sandwiches over. Cook until the cheese is melted, and the bread is browned.

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.

SOURDOUGH TURKEY MELTS

Steps:

• Spread mayonnaise over two slices of bread. Layer with green chiles, turkey and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes on each side.

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!

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.

QUICK AND EASY TURKEY MELT RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat your Foreman Grill for 5-10 minutes on high with lid closed. Assemble your sandwich but don't put condiments or mayonnaise on. Spread margarine on outside of both slices of bread and place sandwich on your George Foreman Grill. Press down lid with moderate pressure (not too hard) to press all ingredients nicely together. Grill for approximately 4 minutes or until bread is nicely toasted and cheese is melted. Remove from grill and spread inside of sandwich with mayonnaise.
• Delicious additional ingredients include fresh sliced tomatoes and cooked bacon slices, both which can be added prior to grilling the turkey melt sandwich.

OPEN-FACED TURKEY MELTS

Steps:

• Heat broiler over high, with rack in the second position about 6 inches from the flame. Line a half-sheet pan with Reynolds non-stick foil.
• In a medium bowl combine the turkey with celery, mayonnaise, cranberries and red onion, and stir until combined.
• Arrange the toasted bread on a baking sheet and divide the turkey salad evenly among slices, then top each with 1 ounce of cheese.
• Broil about 6 inches from the flame until the cheese is golden and bubbling, about 2 to 3 minutes, keeping a close eye on it to avoid burning.

ULTIMATE LEFTOVER TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• Mix cranberry sauce, mayonnaise and ginger in small bowl.
• Set aside.
• Spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.
• Place 4 of the bread slices, buttered-side down, on cutting board.
• Top with turkey, cranberry spread, arugula leaves and cheese.
• Cover each with second slice of bread, buttered-side up.
• Heat large skillet on medium heat.
• Place 2 of the sandwiches in skillet.
• Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
• Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.

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.

OPEN FACED TURKEY SANDWICH MELT

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• Place a piece of bread on a parchment lined tray. Cover the bread with mayo and cranberry sauce first, then dressing, then turkey and then the cheese on top.
• Bake the open faced sandwich for about 7 - 8 mins or however long it takes for the cheese to melt and get all bubbly and brown.
• Meanwhile, heat up the gravy if it needs it. Pull the sandwich out of the oven and pour the gravy on top.
• Eat with a knife and fork!

TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Make the marinade by combinging all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Put the turkey in a sealable container. Pour the marinade over the turkey tenderloin. Place the container in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Take the turkey out of the marinade and place in the baking dish, discarding the rest of the marinade.
• Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until the turkey registers 165 degrees. We highly recommend checking the temperature at 40 minutes as this recipe can quickly go from undercooked to over done.

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.