Blackstone Turkey Melt

Make this Blackstone Turkey Melt for a delicious lunch or dinner idea. Deli turkey is heated and place on a Sourdough bread with bacon, cheese and tomato. Turkey melt is toasted on the Blackstone for a perfect sandwich.

We love making this Turkey Melt and our Blackstone Turkey Reuben Sandwich for many different occasions. Perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd. Simple ingredients makes for a crowd favorite meal.

Why We Love This Recipe

This Turkey Melt would be perfect to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Stack on your favorite bread with cheese and slices bacon for a tasty meal idea. The options are endless on how to assemble a delicious turkey melts.

Every bite is filled with turkey, bacon, and cheese for a delicious sandwich perfect for any time of the day.

What is a Turkey Melt?

A turkey melt is piled high with layers of deli turkey, melted cheese, bacon and tomatoes. It is sandwiched between toasted bread for a delicious sandwich. This is a staple sandwich that is served at a lot of sandwich shops.

Ingredients 

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Substitutions and Variations

• Turkey – We used deli turkey meat in this recipe. But this sandwich would be delicious with leftover turkey meat.
• Bacon – Feel free to use different types of bacon. We used regular cut but you can also use thick cut or already cooked bacon.
• Cheese – We used provolone cheese but you can also use Monterrey Jack Cheese, Pepper Jack or Mozzarella Cheese.
• Bread – We like to make a turkey melt with Sourdough Bread, but any bread will work with this recipe. You can even use a whole grain sliced bread, rye bread or ciabatta rolls.

How to Make a Turkey Melt on a Blackstone Griddle

• Step 1 – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).  

• Step 2 – Place the bacon on one side of the grill and cook until the bacon is cooked through and crispy (flipping them halfway through the cook time). Move the bacon to a cooler side of the grill.  

• Step 3 – Warm the turkey by placing the deli turkey on a plate and microwaving it for 30 seconds. 

• Step 4 – Butter one side of all the slices of the sourdough bread.  

• Step 5 – Place 2 slices of the bread on the Blackstone Grill (butter side down).  Top each piece of bread with 2 slices of the cheese, half of the turkey, 3 strips of the cooked bacon and sliced tomatoes. 

• Step 6 – Spread mayonnaise on the remaining bread and place it on top of the sandwich (mayonnaise side in).  Cook the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown.  Flip the sandwich and cook until the opposite side is golden brown.  

• Step 7 – Remove from the grill and slice the sandwich in half.  Serve warm and enjoy. We like to season the turkey with salt and pepper.

Recipe Tips

• Bacon – Cook bacon on the Blackstone Griddle. You can also heat in the microwave or cook in a skillet.
• Griddle – Make sure griddle is heated to medium high heat and oiled. This will ensure that the turkey melt will have the best texture.
• Cook Sandwich – Cook sandwich on both sides for the best flavor and texture. This will ensure that your cheese is melted and your bread is toasted.

How to Make on the Stove Top

If you prefer, you can make this Turkey Melt on your Stove Top.

• Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
• Heat Turkey in the microwave.
• Butter one side of both slices of the Sourdough Bread.
• Begin stacking the cheese, heated turkey, cooked bacon and tomatoes on one slice of bread.
• Spread mayonnaise on the other side of the slice bread.
• Top that slice of bread on top of the turkey, bacon and tomatoes.
• Place turkey melt in the skillet and cook on each side.
• Heat sandwich until cheese is melted and the bread is toasted a golden brown.

What to Serve with a Turkey Melt

There are many different sides that you can serve with this Turkey Melt. We like to make on a Blackstone so it makes for an easy cleanup.

• Blackstone Sweet Potato Fries – Sweet Potatoes are my favorite side to serve with this Turkey Melt. These French fries are easy to make and simple ingredients.
• French Fries on Blackstone – Make this easy French Fries for a simple side dish to serve with this Turkey Melt.
• Blackstone Zucchini and Squash – I also like to serve with a side of roasted vegetables. Making them on the Blackstone as they cook perfectly tender.

What Goes on a Turkey Melt?

Turkey Melt can be piled high with all types of ingredients. These are some of our favorites.

• Smoked Turkey
• Swiss Cheese
• Tomato Slices
• Cooked Bacon
• Cheese
• Mayonnaise
• Sprouts
• Red Peppers
• Avocado Slices
• Sliced Onions

How to Store Leftovers

Turkey melts are best served fresh. But if you do have leftovers, store in an air tight container and place in the refrigerator. They will last a couple of days.