These easy oven-baked melt sandwiches pair smoky, savory bacon and roast turkey with the sweetness of apples and caramelized onions plus a bright kick of cheddar cheese. This cheesy, melty hot sandwich recipe is a great way to use up your leftover turkey, bacon, onions, and cheese from holiday feasting. Enjoy these sandwiches on their own–or if you’ve got sweet potatoes, serve these delectable turkey bacon cheddar melts with sweet potato chips or oven fries!
Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt with Caramelized Onion & Apple
The Meatery KitchenShare
Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt with Caramelized Onion & Apple
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Sandwiches
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
These quick and easy oven-baked melt sandwiches pair smoky, savory bacon and roast turkey with the sweetness of caramelized onions and apples plus a bright kick of cheddar cheese. This toaster oven friendly, melty and cheesy hot sandwich recipe is the best way to use up your holiday leftovers. Enjoy these sandwiches on their own or serve with homemade sweet potato chips or oven fries! This recipe is flexible, so try it with your favorite bread and cheese.
The Meatery Kitchen
Ingredients
-
8 slices bacon
-
10 ounces sliced turkey breast
-
8 slices cheddar cheese
-
½ onion, sliced thin
-
½ apple, sliced thin
-
1 large ciabatta loaf, sliced in half lengthwise
-
3 tbsp butter
-
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
-
1 tbsp olive oil
-
1 tbsp maple syrup (or substitute 1 tsp brown sugar)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place bacon flat and spread evenly on baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until crisp.
Melt butter in skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion and apple, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup and sauté for 5 more minutes.
Place ciabatta halves on a baking sheet lined with fresh parchment or foil with the inside or sliced portions facing up. Brush each half with olive oil. Spread apples and onions on bottom half of sliced ciabatta. Add sliced turkey, then sliced bacon. Place 4 slices of cheese over the bacon and the remaining slices of cheese over the other ciabatta half. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Assemble the sandwich by placing the top half of the bread on top of the bottom half with all the ingredients. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Note
- Try it with your favorite cheese: This recipe calls for cheddar but you can use your favorite melty cheese. Try it with a sweet and creamy smoked gouda!
- Use your preferred hot sandwich bread: We love ciabatta for hot sandwiches, but you can replace the ciabatta loaf in this recipe with French, sourdough, or your favorite bread for hot sandwiches.