CREAMY TURKEY MELT

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Cream cheese and sour cream make these sandwiches rich and irresistible. Using rye bread gives extra flavor and adds a nice contrast to the creamy white filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped red onion
5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/3 cup sour cream
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread
4 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and sour cream; cook and stir until smooth. Add turkey; cook until heated through (do not boil). , Spoon 1/2 cup filling onto each of four bread slices; top with a slice of cheese. Spread outside of bread with remaining butter. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sandwiches until lightly browned on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.