This Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the perfect way to use up Leftover Turkey. Packed with Bacon, Avocado and Ranch, turkey melts never tasted so good!
The BEST Leftover Turkey recipe!
I mean, in my humble opinion of course. Leftover turkey can sometimes be a slight challenge to revive back to life, but you truly won’t be disappointed with this. Here’s why It think you’ll love it:
- It’s quick
- It’s super easy
- Requires few ingredients
- Bloomin’ delicious!
A grilled cheese is always my go-to to stuff in leftovers. Because everything tastes better stuffed between two slices of bread and loaded with cheese 😂 When it comes to making a turkey grilled cheese, it really couldn’t be more simple.
How to make a Turkey Grilled Cheese (quick summary)
- Place bread butter side down on pan with heat off.
- Spread with ranch.
- Top with cheese.
- Add leftover turkey and avocado.
- Top with Bacon.
- Add more cheese, spread with ranch and add more buttered bread. Fry both sides.
Turkey Melts
The best part of a grilled cheese is of course the melty cheese, so it’s important to get it right. I usually use cheddar which is always a solid choice. I have also used Swiss cheese in the past, which is always a great combo with turkey. If you want that classic melty, cheese pull then sub half of whatever cheese you’re using with mozzarella. You could use all mozzarella, it just won’t add as much flavour.
Turkey Panini
You could totally turn this grilled cheese into a panini! Just use ciabatta and adjust the filling amounts accordingly.
Can I sub chicken?
Yup! This works perfectly with chicken. You can also you deli style turkey/chicken.
What to serve with Turkey Grilled Cheese?
Leftover Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich
And there we have it! The perfect grilled cheese to use up your leftover turkey.
Hey, whilst you’re here why not check out my other recipes?
Unique Grilled Cheese Recipes
- Breakfast Grilled Cheese
- Cranberry Bacon Brie Grilled Cheese
- Maple Bacon Grilled Cheese
- Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese
Leftover Recipes
- Leftover Turkey Thai Green Curry
- Leftover Chicken Salad
- Leftover Chicken and Bacon Pasta
- Leftover Bolognese Sliders
- Leftover Chilli Stuffed Dough Balls
Alrighty, let’s tuck into this turkey grilled cheese recipe shall we?!
How to make Turkey Grilled Cheese (Full Recipe & Video)
Leftover Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Equipment:
- 12" frying pan
- Spatula/Turner
- Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
Ingredients (check list):
- 4 slices Large Thick White Bread
- 1 cup Leftover Turkey, or as needed
- 6 slices Cheese (see notes)
- 6 single rashers Streaky Bacon, cooked to preference
- 4 tbsp Ranch
- 1 small Avocado, sliced
- Butter, as needed
Instructions:
- Place two slices of bread on the pan with the heat OFF. Spread with butter and flip.
- Spread with ranch (don't go overboard or it'll soak into the bread), then place cheese, followed by turkey, avocado, bacon, more cheese and finish with another slice of bread.
- Spread with ranch, flip, then spread with butter.
- Turn on heat to a medium and fry each side until golden brown, ensuring you flip carefully so the filling doesn't spill out. Enjoy!
Quick 1 min demo!
Notes:
Nutrition:
For more delicious sandwich recipes check out my second blog Something About Sandwiches! Yeah, I’m kinda secretly obsessed with sandwiches…
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