This week’s Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week is a Turkey Melt. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Yellow Onion, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey, Shredded Mozzarella, Sourdough Bread and more! Also included is a recipe for Chipotle Aioli. You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Stay Safe and Make the SWITCH in 2025! https://www.jennieo.com/
Turkey Melt
Stay full with this melty and delicious turkey sandwich. Incorporate veggies, ground turkey, and chipotle aioli for a flavorful and filling lunch.
Total Time – 25 minutes
Serving Size – Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons – olive oil, divided
1 – yellow onion, sliced
2 cups – thinly sliced button mushrooms
½ – red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ – green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
Salt and pepper to taste
1 – (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey, formed into 4 patties
2 cups – shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ stick – unsalted butter
8 slices – sourdough bread
Chipotle Aioli:
½ cup – mayonnaise
1 – finely minced chipotle pepper en adobo
1 tablespoon – chopped parsley
1 teaspoon – distilled vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1) Heat oven to 350°F.
2) In large skillet over high heat, heat 2 oil. Add onions, mushrooms, and peppers. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from pan.
3) Add remaining oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Season turkey patties on each side with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Remove from pan.
4) In same skillet, over medium heat add butter 1 tablespoon at a time to toast bread slices on both sides.
5) To assemble; divide cheese, onions, mushrooms, peppers, turkey patties, and Chipotle Aioli among 4 toasted bread slices. Top with remaining toasted bread slices.
6) Transfer sandwiches back to pan. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
7) Chipotle Aioli: In small bowl, whisk together ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories – 931
Protein – 43.8g
Carbohydrates – 50.7g
Fiber – 4.2g
Sugars – 6.7g-
Fat – 63.2g
Cholesterol – 173.6mg
Sodium – 666mg
Saturated Fat – 20.7g
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