Best 10 Turkey Patty Melts Recipes

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Searching for a captivating and flavorful culinary experience? Look no further than the enticing world of turkey patty melts! These delectable creations offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds, leaving you craving more. Dive into a world of rich, juicy turkey patties, smothered in a blanket of melted cheese and nestled between toasted, golden buns. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for turkey patty melts, guiding you towards a delectable experience that will elevate your taste buds and leave you yearning for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY AND VEGGIE MELTS



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A knife and fork will be needed to eat these hearty open-face sandwiches, made delicious with frozen antioxidant vegetable blend.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (7 oz) frozen blend broccoli, carrots and sweet peppers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 slices multigrain bread, toasted
2 oz sliced deli roasted turkey breast
1/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. Cook vegetables as directed on box; pour into medium bowl. Stir in mustard.
  • Place toasted bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Layer turkey evenly on bread. Spoon vegetable mixture over turkey. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CLASSIC PATTY MELT



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A quick, easy, and basic recipe for patty melts. I used Jewish rye bread but any bread will work as long as it's rye. I double the cheese but feel free to use 1 slice per patty melt.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
6 teaspoons mayonnaise
6 slices rye bread
6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper and divide into 3 equal-sized balls. Shape each ball as close as possible to the shape of the bread. Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and divide into 3 equal portions. Place beef patties into the same skillet and cook until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 teaspoons mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place bread mayonnaise side-down in the skillet. Top with 1 slice of cheese, 1 beef patty, 1/3 of the onions, a second slice of cheese, and another slice of bread, mayonnaise side up. Cook bread until golden brown and cheese has started to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip each sandwich over and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 178 mg, Fat 54.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, Sodium 1358.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

PATTY MELTS



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My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give them more zip, and now he loves them my way. -Leah Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 thin slices sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 slices process American cheese or Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Remove and keep warm., Shape beef into two oval patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat juices run clear; drain. Remove and keep warm., Spread remaining butter over one side of each slice of bread. Place in skillet, buttered side down, and toast until lightly browned. , Combine salad dressing and horseradish. On each of two slices of toast, layer a slice of cheese, a beef patty, and half of the onion and the dressing mixture. Top with remaining toast. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

TURKEY PATTY MELTS



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Enjoy these turkey sandwiches topped with patty and sprinkled with cheese that are ready in 30 minutes - perfect for a dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
4 teaspoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in skillet 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet; keep warm.
  • Mix turkey, chili sauce and garlic powder. Shape mixture into 4 patties, each 5 inches in diameter. Cook patties in skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until turkey is no longer pink in center.
  • Top each patty with about 1/4 cup of the vegetables; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice toast. Top each with patty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 520 mg

TURKEY PATTY MELT



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Here is a wonderful sandwich that I came across on the food network.com website.... We love fixing sandwiches in the summer and eating them with a small salad for lunch..... I hope you enjoy this as well....

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) ground turkey burgers
8 slices multi-grain bread
8 slices monterey jack cheese or 8 slices American cheese
2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, season with some salt and pepper, and cook until golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Put in a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and add another tablespoon of oil.
  • Season the turkey patties with salt and pepper, and cook in the remaining oil until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet. Wipe out the pan.
  • Divide the onions among 4 bread slices, and top with a slice of cheese, a patty, another slice of cheese, and a slice of bread.
  • Spread the top and bottom of the sandwiches with some butter.
  • Heat the cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the sandwiches, in batches if needed, turning once, until lightly browned and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Halve the sandwiches and serve with cranberry sauce, if desired.

TURKEY PATTY MELT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 (4-ounce) turkey patties
8 slices multi-grain bread
8 slices Monterey Jack or American cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Serving suggestion: Cranberry Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, season with some salt and pepper, and cook until golden, about 7 minutes. Put in a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and add another tablespoon of oil. Season the turkey patties with salt and pepper, and cook in the remaining oil until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet. Wipe out the pan.
  • Divide the onions among 4 bread slices, and top with a slice of cheese, a patty, another slice of cheese, and a slice of bread. Spread the top and bottom of the sandwiches with some butter. Heat the cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches, in batches if needed, turning once, until lightly browned and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side. Halve the sandwiches and serve with cranberry sauce, if desired.

TURKEY PATTY MELT



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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
bread
red onion
havarti or swiss cheese
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/turkey-patty-melt-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Steps:

  • Sandwich Build: For the turkey patties: In a large bowl, combine the turkey, ricotta, sage, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal patties and press them into 1/4-inch-thin rounds. Heat a cast-iron griddle pan to medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and sear the patties on the first side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through. For the sandwich build: Toast bread. Put yellow or dijon mustard on toasted bread, then turkey patty, then onion, then cheese and broil until cheese is melted. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/turkey-patty-melt-recipe.html?oc=linkback

TURKEY-MUSHROOM PATTY MELTS



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When you think beyond the usual burger combos, a world of juicy flavor awaits. Here, the taste of mild ground turkey is boosted by folding umami-rich mushrooms into the patty mixture. To make it a proper melt, we griddle slices of rye bread until toasted then top them with the patties, Havarti cheese, and lemon-dressed shredded lettuce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces button mushrooms, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 2 cloves)
1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce (from 1 head)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for serving
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 slices rye bread
Dijon mustard, for brushing and serving
4 ounces Havarti, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender, 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil and garlic; cook 1 minute. Let cool 10 minutes; transfer to a bowl and stir in turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; refrigerate 20 minutes. Toss lettuce with dill, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil; season.
  • Brush bread slices on one side with oil and on other with mustard. Heat cleaned skillet over medium-high; swirl in remaining oil. Add burgers; cook, flipping once, about 3 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate; reduce heat to low. Add bread, oil-side down; top with cheese and burgers. Cover; cook until cheese melts, 3 minutes. Serve with salad, dill sprigs, and more mustard.

GRILLED TURKEY PATTY MELT



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Make and share this Grilled Turkey Patty Melt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kana K.

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce
olive oil
8 slices rye bread (1/4-inch thick)
8 slices provolone cheese (1/4-inch thick)
1 onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon mustard
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leave
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Burgers:.
  • Mix first 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Form into patties on a plate.
  • Cover with cling wrap and refridgerate for at least 2 hours.
  • (this will keep the burgers from breaking apart on the grill).
  • Grill onions for relish first:.
  • Heat grill to high.
  • Brush onions on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly charred and just cooked through.
  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1/4 cup of olive oil until emulsified. Add the onions and stir until combined.
  • Let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
  • Grilling turkey burgers:.
  • With grill on high brush burgers with olive oil.
  • Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-well doneness (the burger will continue to cook when placed back on the grill in the next step).
  • Turn grill down to medium.
  • Place the bread on a flat surface.
  • Top each slice with a slice of cheese and a few tablespoons of Grilled Onion Relish. Place a burger on top and then top the burger with the remaining slice of bread. Brush the top of the bread with the oil and place the burgers carefully on the grill, oiled side down, and press down slightly on the sandwich with a metal spatula.
  • Grill for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown, then brush the top slice of bread with oil, flip over, press the top with the spatula and cook until that side is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  • Cut in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.1, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 156.1, Sodium 1603.6, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 54.2

SMOTHERED ONION PATTY MELTS



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Looking for a new twist on burgers? Margie Jarvis of Decatur, Tennessee has created a patty melt loaded with onions and Swiss cheese on rye bread. This flavorful combination is a great way to use ground turkey as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium onions, sliced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound ground beef or turkey
8 slices rye bread, toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions in oil for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, thyme, oregano and remaining salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. , Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Place each patty on a slice of toast; top with cheese, onions and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground turkey for the patties. Look for ground turkey that is at least 85% lean.
  • Season the ground turkey patties generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to add flavor and depth to the patties.
  • Cook the ground turkey patties over medium heat until they are cooked through. This will help to prevent the patties from drying out.
  • Use a good quality bread for the patty melts. A sturdy bread, such as sourdough or rye, will hold up well to the melted cheese and other toppings.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the patty melts. Some popular toppings include cheese, bacon, avocado, and tomato.

Conclusion:

Turkey patty melts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover turkey, and they can also be made with fresh ground turkey. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying turkey patty melt that the whole family will love.

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