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Leftover-Turkey Melts
This turkey melt sandwich recipe layers a mayo-dressed shredded turkey salad with American cheese for the ultimate post-Thanksgiving grilled cheese sandwich.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min👤 Shilpa Uskokovic📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●baking sheet
- ●spatula
- ●knife
- ●cutting board
- ●pan
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Mix 3 medium celery stalks, finely chopped (about ⅔ cup), 4 scallions, thinly sliced, zest of 1 large lemon, 3 cups (loosely packed) shredded leftover skinless roast turkey meat (about 12 oz.), ¾ cup coarsely chopped drained pickled peppers (such as jalapeños), ½ cup finely chopped dill and/or parsley, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper in a large bowl until combined and turkey is finely shredded. Taste and season with more salt and/or pepper if needed.
medium celery stalks, finely chopped (about ⅔ cup)3(loosely packed) shredded leftover skinless roast turkey meat (about 12 oz.)3 cupsZest of 1 large lemon. Dijon mustard2 Tbspmayonnaise, plus more for bread1 cup. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more1 tsp
2
Arrange 8 slices sourdough bread on a cutting board or rimmed baking sheet. Using a small offset spatula or butter knife, spread 1 side of each slice with a thin layer of mayonnaise (about 1 tsp. per slice). Turn mayonnaise side down. Top 4 slices of bread with 4 slices American cheese, breaking cheese to fit as needed. Divide turkey mixture evenly over cheese. Top with remaining 4 American cheese slices, then close up sandwiches with remaining bread, arranging mayonnaise side out.
(loosely packed) shredded leftover skinless roast turkey meat (about 12 oz.)3 cupssourdough bread8 slicesmayonnaise, plus more for bread1 cupAmerican cheese8 slices
3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Working in batches as needed, toast sandwiches, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure full contact with pan and turning halfway through, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about ⏱️ 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet (this will prevent sandwiches from getting soggy) and let cool ⏱️ 2 minutes.
4
Slice sandwiches in half and transfer to plates. Serve with dill pickles and potato chips if desired.
(loosely packed) shredded leftover skinless roast turkey meat (about 12 oz.)3 cupsDill pickles and potato chips (for serving; optional)
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