Spicy Turkey Melt Recipe
If your sandwich needs therapy for being boring, this Spicy Turkey Melt is the intervention it craves. Juicy turkey, fiery jalapeños, and oozing melted cheese bring heat and flavor in equal doses. Crunchy bread seals the deal, making each bite crispy perfection. This isn’t your sad brown-bag lunch—it’s the sandwich that slaps your taste buds awake. Warning: It’s addictive, messy, and downright delicious. Time to spice things up!
Spicy Turkey Melt Recipe
Bold, cheesy, and packed with spicy turkey goodness, this melt is the ultimate sandwich upgrade for heat seekers.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces sliced turkey breast
- 4 slices of bread preferably sourdough or ciabatta
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 fresh jalapeño thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Slice onions and jalapeños thinly. Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Set aside.
- Cook the turkey: Heat the same skillet and add turkey slices. Sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper. Warm through for 2 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread mayonnaise and mustard on bread slices. Layer turkey, sautéed onions, jalapeños, and cheese inside the bread.
- Grill the sandwich: Butter the outer sides of the bread. Place on the skillet over medium heat. Grill 3 minutes per side until crispy.
- Serve: Slice in half and enjoy your gooey, spicy turkey melt immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 490
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Vitamin B6: 20%
- Vitamin D: 10%
- Calcium: 25%
- Iron: 12%
- Niacin: 15%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Bread Choices: Sourdough gives that perfect crunch, but brioche adds buttery goodness.
- Spice Level: Swap jalapeños for pickled banana peppers if you want less heat.
- Cheese Suggestions: Pepper jack adds heat, but cheddar brings a sharper punch.
- Serving Idea: Pair it with tangy pickles or a side of crispy chips.
