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Turkey Patty Melt

Turkey Patty Melt is the perfect combination of melty cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, rye bread, and flavorful ground turkey. So yummy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 536 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion , sliced
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl add the turkey, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and form into 4 equal portions.
  2. Shape into patties and press down on the middle of the patty to make an indentation.
  3. To a large heavy skillet or cast iron pan on medium heat add the butter and sliced onions.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until translucent and just starting to caramelize.
  5. Remove onions from the pan and raise heat to high.
  6. Add beef patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
  7. Remove patties.
  8. Spread bread with mayonnaise on one side.
  9. Place four slices of bread in skillet (working in batches based on the size of your skillet) mayonnaise side down.
  10. Add cheddar to the top of each piece of bread and add patties to the bread pieces.
  11. Top with onions and a second slice of cheddar.
  12. Add the remaining four slices of bread to the top with the mayonnaise facing up, away from the rest of the sandwich.
  13. Cook for 2-3 additional minutes until browned, then flip the sandwich and cook for 4 minutes on the second side, pressing down on the sandwich gently.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 536kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 1377mg (57%) Potassium 514mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 557IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 302mg (30%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 536

% Daily Value*

Calories 536kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 1377mg 57%
Potassium 514mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 557IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 302mg 30%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.