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Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard Recipe

Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard - a delicious way to use leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and Cranberry Sauce!

4.8 from 142 votes
30 mins
Total Time
2
sandwiches
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Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard

How to Make the Best Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard

Looking for the perfect way to transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into something extraordinary? This turkey grilled cheese sandwich with cranberry mustard takes those post-holiday ingredients and elevates them into a gooey, crispy, utterly satisfying meal that you’ll want to make all year round.

The secret weapon here is the cranberry mustard—a simple blend of tangy cranberry sauce and whole grain mustard that brings the perfect balance of sweet and savory to each bite. Paired with sliced turkey breast and your choice of melty cheese (brie is our top pick for pure indulgence), this sandwich delivers comfort food at its finest.

The technique of pan-searing first and finishing in the oven ensures you get that perfectly golden, crispy exterior while the cheese melts to gooey perfection throughout. Serve alongside a fresh green salad for a complete meal that makes the most of those precious leftovers.

Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard

Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard

Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard - a delicious way to use leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and Cranberry Sauce!

4.8 from 142 votes
CourseSandwich
CuisineAmerican
Keywordgrilled cheese sandwich, grilled brie sandwich, leftover turkey sandwich, leftover turkey sandwich recipes, thanksgiving recipes
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings2 sandwiches
Calories650kcal
AuthorRare Ivy
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Ingredients

Cranberry Mustard

Sandwich

Instructions

Cranberry Mustard

  1. Stir the cranberry sauce and mustard together until well combined.

Sandwich

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Spread some cranberry mustard generously on all 4 slices of bread. Layer 2 slices of bread with turkey and cheese, then top with the other slice.
  3. Heat butter in a pan on medium low heat and pan-sear the sandwiches until crispy and golden on both sides.
  4. Place on a sheet pan and finish in the oven until the cheese is melty.
  5. Cut in half and serve with a salad.

Notes

  • Use 4-8 ounces of turkey depending on how meaty you want your sandwich.
  • Brie works wonderfully in this recipe for an extra creamy, indulgent sandwich.
  • This is a perfect way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce.
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