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Cooking for kids can often be a delightful yet challenging experience. As parents and caregivers strive to offer meals that are not only nutritious but also appealing to young palates, finding the perfect recipe becomes essential. Enter the Turkey & Cheese Melts: a simple, delicious, and kid-friendly delight that combines wholesome ingredients and flavors to create a meal that both children and adults will love. This article will guide you through the process of making these scrumptious melts, covering everything from the benefits of the ingredients to the step-by-step cooking instructions.

Turkey & Cheese Melts

The Ultimate Kid-Friendly Delight
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8.0 slices whole grain bread
  • 8.0 slices turkey deli meat
  • 8.0 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4.0 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • Start by setting a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic powder, dried oregano, and black pepper to create a flavorful spread.
  • Spread a generous amount of the seasoned butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread. This will give your melts an irresistible golden-brown crust.
  • Lay four slices of bread, buttered-side down, in the skillet.
  • On each slice, layer 2 slices of turkey, followed by 1 slice of cheddar cheese. If you’re using spinach, this is the time to add a few leaves on top of the cheese for added color and nutrients.
  • Top each with a second slice of bread, buttered-side up.
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the bottom slice is golden brown and the cheese is starting to melt.
  • Carefully flip each melt using a spatula, pressing down gently to ensure maximum contact with the skillet.
  • Cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Once done, remove the melts from the skillet and let them cool slightly on a cutting board.
  • Slice each melt into halves or quarters, depending on preferred serving size, and serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping if desired.
  • Enjoy your Ultimate Kids' Favorite Turkey & Cheese Melts together with your little ones!

Notes

Add spinach and ranch dressing for extra nutrition and flavor.
Keyword cheese, kid-friendly, sandwich, turkey