Tiny Turkey Melt recipe served on a plate, by The Meltdown
Jul 14 2026
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Tiny Turkey Melt Recipe

Inspired by The Meltdown
Time30m
Serves2

Turkey, melted cheddar, and garlic aioli on sourdough.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garlic Aioli

Optional Add-ons

Method

Preparation of Garlic Aioli

  1. 1

    Make the Garlic Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembling the Tiny Turkey Melt

  1. 2

    Layer the Ingredients

    On two slices of sourdough bread, spread a generous amount of garlic aioli. Layer the turkey breast slices evenly over the aioli, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese. If using, add fresh spinach and tomato slices on top of the cheese.

  2. 3

    Top and Grill

    Place the remaining slices of sourdough bread on top of the assembled sandwiches. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a little butter or oil to the skillet if desired.

  3. 4

    Cook the Sandwiches

    Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the sandwiches and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

Serving

  1. 5

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice them in half, and serve warm with extra garlic aioli on the side if desired.

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