Southwest Turkey Melt
Description: Spice up your lunch or snack time with this flavorful Southwest Turkey Melt recipe! Perfectly marrying the zing of salsa with the creaminess of cheese and the succulence of turkey, this melt is a surefire way to tantalize your taste buds.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Poultry, Cheese, Meat, Southwestern U.S., <30 Mins, Stove Top
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 711.1
- Fat Content: 25.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 117.8mg
- Sodium Content: 2367.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 83g
- Fiber Content: 4.1g
- Sugar Content: 8.7g
- Protein Content: 37.8g
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 green onions
- 1 block Monterey Jack pepper cheese (about 8 slices)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices turkey breast
- 8 slices bread
- Sliced jalapeno peppers (to taste)
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a small bowl, combine the salsa, mayonnaise, and chopped green onions; mix well to create a zesty salsa spread. | 0:00:00 |
| 2 | Evenly divide the slices of turkey breast onto 4 slices of bread, then layer a slice of Monterey Jack pepper cheese over each. | 0:00:00 |
| 3 | Spread the salsa mixture evenly over the cheese layer, then add sliced jalapeno peppers according to your preferred level of spiciness. | 0:00:00 |
| 4 | Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices to create 4 complete sandwiches. | 0:00:00 |
| 5 | In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat, ensuring an even distribution across the surface of the pan. | 0:00:00 |
| 6 | Carefully place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread turns golden brown. | 0:00:00 |
| 7 | If needed, add more butter to the skillet before flipping the sandwiches to ensure they cook evenly and achieve a crispy exterior. | 0:00:00 |
| 8 | Once the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted to perfection, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and serve immediately. | 0:00:00 |
Serve:
- Serve these delectable Southwest Turkey Melts immediately, either as a satisfying lunch option or a delightful snack. Pair with your favorite side dishes or enjoy them on their own for a burst of Southwestern flavor in every bite! 🌶️🥪
