Turkey Bacon Melt Recipe

Time40m

Serves2

Sliced turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread, with French fries.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the French Fries
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the French fries package. Spread the frozen French fries evenly on a baking sheet and bake for the recommended time, usually around 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it on a paper towel to drain excess fat.
3
Toast the Bread
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Place two slices of rye bread in the skillet and top each with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Layer the cooked turkey slices and crispy bacon on top of the cheese, then place the remaining two slices of rye bread on top.
4
Grill the Sandwich
Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the sandwich, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

5
Plate the Dish
Once the sandwich is grilled to perfection, remove it from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve it alongside the crispy French fries.