In this Turkey Cranberry Sandwich recipe turkey and cranberry sauce are nestled between two slices of buttery bread that have been grilled to perfection, all held together by melted cheddar cheese. This Thanksgiving sandwich is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey!
Spread 2 Tablespoons cranberry sauce on top of the slice of cheese, then arrange ¼ lb. of turkey on top of the cranberry sauce.
Put another slice of cheese on top of the turkey, followed by a second slice of bread.
Use ½ Tablespoon butter to butter the outside of the top piece of bread. Place the sandwich onto a large non-stick skillet, buttered side down – leaving room for the second sandwich as well.
Spread ½ Tablespoon butter on the outside of the other slice of bread.
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make a second sandwich.
Turn the heat on to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid. This is important to heat the ingredients and melt the cheese. Cook on medium-low for 4-5 minutes, or until the bottom slice of bread is golden-brown.
Flip sandwich over, turn heat to low and continue cooking an additional 4-5 minutes until the second side is golden-brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from pan and serve immediately.
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Notes
StoreThe turkey cranberry sandwich stores really well. Let leftovers cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ReheatReheat in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat to re-crisp the outside of the bread. You can also warm leftovers in the microwave but it will lose some of the outer crispiness. Ingredient Substitution Notes
Bread. I recommend a hearty bread that holds up well to being buttered and grilled. I used a brioche white bread in this post, but have used homemade honey wheat bread, or even these leftover dinner rolls after Thanksgiving to make this turkey sandwich! Choose gluten-free bread if you need a gluten-free sandwich.
Cheddar Cheese. Technically you can use any cheese you'd like: Swiss, gouda, provolone, Colby jack, etc. the possibilities are endless. However a sharp cheddar cheese is my favorite.
Cranberry sauce. I recommend using this homemade cranberry sauce - however, canned or jarred cranberry sauce works well too!
Salted Butter. Unsalted butter can be used in place of salted, but I don't really recommend it because the salty, buttery grilled outside is part of what makes this turkey cranberry sandwich so great. Make sure it's at room temperature for easy spreading.
Leftover Turkey. I recommend using leftovers from our Roast Turkey Recipe - because it's the best. You can use any turkey, including whatever you can find at your local deli counter.