Jul 13 2026

Turkey Melt Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Sliced smoked turkey breast, american cheese, sliced tomatoes and candied bacon, on grilled texas toast.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Candied Bacon Ingredients

Additional Ingredients

Method

Candied Bacon Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Candied Bacon

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, lay out the thick-cut bacon slices. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and maple syrup together until well combined. Brush the mixture over the bacon slices.

  2. 2

    Bake the Bacon

    Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and caramelized. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning. Once done, remove from the oven and let cool on a paper towel.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare the Texas Toast

    In a skillet or frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add two slices of Texas toast to the pan and toast each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining butter and toast.

  2. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the toasted side of one slice of bread, layer 4 oz of sliced smoked turkey breast, followed by 2 slices of American cheese, a few slices of tomato, and 2 slices of the candied bacon.

  3. 5

    Top and Grill

    Top the sandwich with another slice of toasted Texas toast, pressed down lightly. Return the sandwich to the skillet and grill for another 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Turkey Melt

    Once the sandwich is grilled to perfection, remove it from the skillet. Cut in half, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious turkey melt!

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