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Golden Turkey, Apple & Cheddar Sourdough Sandwiches
Toasty sourdough sandwiches layered with savory turkey, crisp lemon-kissed apple, sharp cheddar, and peppery greens. A quick honey-mustard spread ties everything together.
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
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Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.13 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.13 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 sourdough bread slices
- 12 oz sliced deli turkey
- 4 oz sliced sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baby arugula, washed and thoroughly dried if not prewashed
- 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
Make it
Instructions
- 01
Slice and season the apple
Wash and dry 1 apple, remove its core, and cut it into thin slices. Toss the slices with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/8 tsp kosher salt in a small bowl. Set aside while you make the spread. | Why: Thin, lightly seasoned slices add crispness without making the sandwiches bulky.
- 02
Stir together the spread
In a second small bowl, stir 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper until smooth. Taste; the spread should be tangy, lightly sweet, and peppery. | Why: Mixing the spread first distributes the seasoning evenly across each sandwich.
- 03
Assemble four sandwiches
Lay 8 sourdough bread slices on a clean board. Divide the spread among the slices. On four slices, evenly layer 12 oz sliced deli turkey, 4 oz sliced sharp cheddar cheese, the seasoned apple slices, and 1 cup baby arugula. Close with the remaining slices, spread-side down, and gently press. | Why: Even layers help every sandwich heat through and hold together.
- 04
Toast until golden and serve
Set a large skillet over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Spread 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly over the outer faces of all four sandwiches. Place two sandwiches in the skillet; cook for 4–5 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until both sides are deep golden and the cheese is melted. Transfer to a board and repeat with the remaining two sandwiches, adjusting the heat down if the bread browns before the cheese melts. Rest for 1 minute, cut in half, and serve warm. | Why: Gentle skillet heat melts the filling while giving the bread an even, crisp crust.
