Turkey Club Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printer-friendly)

Roasted turkey, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese on golden buttery sourdough. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 slices cooked turkey breast
02 - 4 slices cooked bacon

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 leaves romaine lettuce, washed and dried
04 - 1 medium tomato, sliced

→ Dairy

05 - 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

07 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Condiments

08 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a skillet or panini press over medium heat.
02 - Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
03 - On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
04 - Layer in order: cheese, turkey, bacon, tomato slices, lettuce, and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread, buttered side facing out.
05 - Place sandwiches in skillet or press. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover turkey and bacon into something that feels like a treat, not a rerun.
  • The melted cheese glues everything together so nothing slides out mid-bite like a regular club.
  • It cooks fast enough that you can make it on a weeknight and still feel like you put in effort.
  • The buttery, crispy sourdough crust makes every bite feel indulgent without being complicated.
02 -
  • Pat your tomato slices dry before adding them, or the moisture will steam the bread and make it soggy instead of crispy.
  • Do not press down on the sandwich with your spatula while it cooks, it squeezes out all the good stuff and makes the filling slide around.
  • If your cheese is not melting fast enough, cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute to trap the heat and speed things up.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and gives you the crispiest crust without hot spots.
  • If you like a little heat, add a few slices of pickled jalapeños between the turkey and bacon for a tangy kick.
  • Press down gently on the sandwich with the back of the spatula just once at the beginning to help everything stick together, then leave it alone.
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