Description
Miniature toasted sandwiches with tender turkey, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy sourdough bread. These handheld comfort food bites offer bold flavor in a compact, shareable form without greasy residue or alcohol.
Ingredients
1 lb turkey breast (thinly sliced, no salt added)
1 cup cheddar cheese (sharp variety)
8 slices bread (sourdough or sourdough recommended)
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for creamy crust)
1 tbsp butter (softened, for spreading)
Instructions
Mince turkey breast and cheddar cheese separately in a food processor
Spread softened butter on both sides of bread slices
Toast bread in oven at 400°F until golden-brown
Spoon turkey mixture onto bottom bread halves
Top each with cheese and press with top bread slices
Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts
crisp top for 2-3 minutes
Secure final
Notes
Microwave cheese 10 seconds before layering for faster melting
Use a thermometer to monitor oven temperature
For extra crisped bread, brush mayonnaise on toast before baking
Substitute mozzarella or provolone for alternative cheeses
Cut bread slices with cookie cutters for uniform sizing
Vent oven if cheese appears to blister
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg