This ground turkey patty melt sandwich is a healthier version of the diner classic and always hits the spot! This melty, cheesy, meaty sandwich is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner the whole family will love!
This recipe first appeared on Real Housemoms, where I am a contributor.
How is it only Wednesday?
I think I’ve got the mid-week blues… so I’m trying to think ahead to tomorrow night, when I have a fall meet-up with some other local Charlotte bloggers. And then on to Friday and this weekend, when my husband and I have a symphony date night planned. 💕
In the meantime, I’m going to put my head down and get to work so this week hurries up a little! So let’s talk food.
Today’s ground turkey patty melt recipe is also a pretty quick and easy one that’s great for a family dinner that’ll make you feel like you’re at a really good classic diner. Without the sassy waitresses and greasy smell. 😉
Wondering, what is a patty melt?
A patty melt is a sandwich that’s a mash-up of a grilled cheese and a hamburger. It’s made with a hamburger patty, Swiss cheese and typically rye bread. Sometime caramelized onions are added.
Speaking of, the caramelized onions that go in these sandwiches do take a bit of time.
You don’t really have to babysit them though, they just need to spend some quality time in the pan over medium-low heat to reduce down and get that savory-sweetness to them. I suppose you could skip them, but man, they really add some great flavor!
I tend to make extra while I’m at it so I can add them to burgers and sandwiches for the next week!
Otherwise though, you’re just cooking up some thin burger-type patties, assembling your sandwiches and cooking them up like a (very large and in charge) grilled cheese.
Super easy and your whole family will be ready to devour these melty, cheesy, gooey, crunchy gorgeous sandwiches! They’re a classic for a reason after all!
Notes on this ground turkey patty melt recipe:
- Rye bread is traditional but I’m not a huge fan. Feel free to use any other sandwich bread you like, just keep in mind that you’ll want the patties to be about the same size.
- The patties for a patty melt should be pretty thin. These aren’t burgers and you’ll want them to be large enough to cover your bread (maybe even a big bigger because they do shrink when cooking).
- I use ground turkey for my homemade patty melts to make them a little healthier, but you can use regular ground beef here too.
- Swiss is the traditional cheese for a patty melt, but you could try it with mozzarella if you prefer that.
- Butter is the regular way to cook the onions, patties and sandwiches, but you could use half butter and half olive or canola oil if you want to reduce the amount.
- I listed the serving size as 4, but you could possibly get 5 patties out of this recipe. It depends on how large you make each patty.
We love to pair these turkey patty melt sandwiches with some oven baked fries (like my easy spicy roasted potatoes) or tater tots or even just chips. Add a side salad or steamed vegetable for a complete meal. 👍
And if you’re feeling extra sweet and special, you could make milkshakes to have for dessert after this. It goes with the diner theme if you ask me! Also, you’ll pretty much be mom of the year. 😉
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
This turkey patty melt sandwich is a healthier version of the diner classic and is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner the whole family will love! To make the caramelized onions: To make the patties: To make the sandwiches: Rye bread is traditional but feel free to use any other sandwich bread you like, just keep in mind that you’ll want the patties to be about the same size as the bread. I use ground turkey for my homemade patty melts to make them a little healthier, but you can use regular ground beef here too. I listed the serving size as 4, but you could possibly get 5 patties out of this recipe. It depends on how large you make each patty.Turkey patty melt
Ingredients
For the caramelized onions:
For the patties:
For the sandwiches:
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 Serving Size:
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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 820Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 1008mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 58g
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