Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt with Caramelized Onion & Apple
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.
- Author
- MTRY & CO
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Category
Sandwiches
- Cuisine
American
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!
