6 Easy Melt Sandwich Favorites — cheesy, toasty and family-approved! Simple ingredients, big flavor — perfect for lunches, dinner or anytime. Every melt below comes with its own photo, ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
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Garlic Chicken Melt
Creamy, garlicky and irresistibly good!
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Parsley, salt and pepper
How to Make It
Step 1: Mix the shredded chicken with the mayo, minced garlic, salt, pepper and parsley until creamy and well combined.
Step 2: Butter the outside of the bread. Layer mozzarella, the garlicky chicken mixture and another slice of mozzarella inside.
Step 3: Cook in a skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Pizza Pepperoni Melt
All the pizza flavors in one bite!
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 2 tbsp pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 1 tbsp butter
- Italian seasoning
How to Make It
Step 1: Spread pizza sauce on the inside of the bread. Layer mozzarella, pepperoni and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Step 2: Butter the outsides and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden and bubbly.
Step 3: The cheese stretches like a fresh pizza slice — all the pizza flavors in one bite.
BBQ Beef Melt
Smoky, cheesy and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 slices Texas toast
- 1/2 cup cooked shredded beef
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Sliced onion
How to Make It
Step 1: Toss the shredded beef with the BBQ sauce and warm it in a skillet.
Step 2: Butter the outside of the Texas toast. Layer cheddar, the saucy beef and sliced onion inside.
Step 3: Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until the toast is crisp and the cheddar is oozing.
Turkey Avocado Melt
Fresh, creamy and satisfying!
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 3 slices turkey
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper
How to Make It
Step 1: Spread mayo on the inside of the sourdough. Layer turkey, avocado slices and cheddar. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Butter the outsides and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Step 3: The avocado turns creamy-warm and the cheddar melts around it — fresh, creamy and satisfying.
Buffalo Chicken Melt
Spicy, cheesy and addictive!
Ingredients
- 2 slices sturdy bread
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken
- 2 tbsp buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
How to Make It
Step 1: Toss the cooked chicken with the buffalo sauce until every piece is coated.
Step 2: Spread ranch on the inside of the sturdy bread. Layer mozzarella and the buffalo chicken.
Step 3: Butter the outsides and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Philly Mushroom Swiss Melt
Rich, savory and totally delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 slices rye bread
- 1/2 cup thin sliced beef
- 1/4 cup sautéed onions
- 1/4 cup sautéed mushrooms
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
How to Make It
Step 1: Sauté the onions and mushrooms until golden and caramelized. Warm the sliced beef alongside.
Step 2: Butter the outside of the rye bread. Layer Swiss, the beef, onions and mushrooms inside.
Step 3: Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until the rye is crisp and the Swiss is perfectly melted.
Pro Tips
- Use thick bread for the best texture. Texas toast, sourdough and rye all hold up to hearty fillings.
- Choose good melting cheese (like cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss) for that perfect cheese pull.
- Butter the outside for that perfect crunch. An even, thin layer gives the golden crust.
- Cook on medium heat for golden perfection. Too hot burns the bread before the cheese melts.
- Let it rest a minute. A short rest lets the cheese set so the sandwich slices cleanly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make melts in the oven instead?
Yes — assemble, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping once, until golden and melty.
What is the best bread for melts?
Thick, sturdy bread: Texas toast, sourdough, rye or a good bakery loaf. Thin bread goes soggy.
How do I reheat a melt without it going soggy?
Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the oven — never the microwave.
Can I prep these ahead?
Assemble up to a day ahead, wrap and refrigerate, then cook fresh. Cooked meats and sauces can be prepped in advance too.
Why won’t my cheese melt?
Cover the skillet for a minute to trap heat, and use room-temperature cheese — cold cheese takes much longer to melt.