Grilled Turkey and Sharp Cheddar Sandwich

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A layered sandwich inspired by American regional flavors, featuring grilled turkey breast and sharp cheddar with a tangy mustard mayo. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, sliced turkey breast, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 1 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1 tbsp butter evenly on one side of each of the 2 sourdough bread slices.
  3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of bread butter-side-down in the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Layer 4 oz sliced turkey breast, 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, and a handful of baby spinach leaves on the bread in the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Spread the prepared mustard mayo evenly over the unbuttered side of the other bread slice, then place it mustard-side-down on top of the sandwich.
  6. Step 6: Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve warm.

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