Oven Loaded Turkey Melts Recipes

OVEN-ROASTED TURKEY

Steps:

• Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle some of the spice rub inside the cavity of the turkey. Separate the skin from the breast meat with your fingers, starting at the top of the breast and sliding to the right and left, then working down. Massage some of the rub onto the meat under the skin. Sprinkle the remaining rub on the turkey's skin. Place the turkey on a sheet tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours so the flavors can marry.
• Set a rack at the lowest position in the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Tie the legs together and tuck the wing tips under. Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Drizzle the outside of the turkey with a few tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the turkey about 3 hours, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F. Transfer the turkey to a platter, cover loosely with foil and let rest 30 minutes before carving.

OVEN LOADED TURKEY MELTS

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together the avacado with mayonnaise and garlic until well combined; season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide and spread the mixture onto one side of the 4 bread slices.
• Top evenly with turkey slices, 1-2 tomato slices, 1-2 onion slices/rings, 2-3 bacon slices and lastly the mozza cheese slices (1 or 2 slices).
• Top with remaining bread slices.
• Carefully spread soft butter onto the outside of each sandwich.
• Place the buttered sandwiches on a baking sheet, then place a second baking sheet on top of the sandwiches.
• Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until golden.
• Slice in half or into fourths.
• Delicious!