This simple and delicious cranberry brie turkey sandwich is a great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers for an easy 10 minute lunch!
Are you a leftover lover or leftover hater? I am definitely a leftover lover. It is very rare that any leftovers get thrown away in our house. But I think one thing we can all agree on is that Thanksgiving leftovers are THE best. Even if you're a leftover hater, I bet you still love Thanksgiving leftovers, huh?
One of the great things about leftovers is that you get to transform them into something completely new without having to cook a whole meal again. And when you want something quick, simple, and tasty, this cranberry brie turkey sandwich is the meal for you!
Why You'll Love This Cranberry Brie Turkey Sandwich
Is it cliché to make a turkey sandwich with leftover turkey? Maybe. But I don't care. The combination of warm turkey with melted brie and sweet cranberry sauce on pan-fried bread, with just enough spinach to give it some veggie cred, is one delicious sandwich. You know I don't mess around with sandwiches that aren't awesome. (No melty cheese, I'm not interested.) Also for somebody who doesn't like brie that much, I sure am using it a lot lately. It must be the cranberries. It's the perfect lunch for using your Thanksgiving leftovers without feeling like you've been eating the same meal for days. And it takes all of about 10 minutes to make.
How To Make a Toasted Cranberry Brie Turkey Sandwich
If you don't know how to make a sandwich, I can't help you. But I will try anyway.
- Heat the turkey in a skillet until warm (but don't over-do it or it will be dry.)
- On one piece of bread, spread cranberry sauce. On the other piece, place the sliced brie.
- Top the cranberry side with spinach and top the brie side with the warmed turkey.
- Place the sandwich in a skillet with a dab of melted butter or olive oil and cook on low heat until golden, then flip and repeat until the other side is golden.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- I like to spread some dijon mustard on the bread with the brie before cooking sometimes. It's delicious!
- Throw anything else you'd like on this sandwich. My husband always says it need stuffing. You do you.
- Don't like brie? Use another cheese. Or don't use any cheese. But melted cheese on a sandwich is really the only way to go.
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PrintToasted Cranberry Brie Turkey Sandwich
This simple and delicious cranberry brie turkey sandwich is a great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers for an easy 10 minute lunch!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: lunch
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 slices your favorite whole grain or sourdough bread
- 2 oz brie, thinly sliced
- 8 oz sliced turkey
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce
- ½ cup baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat the turkey in a skillet until warm (but don't over-do it or it will be dry.)
- On one piece of bread, spread cranberry sauce. On the other piece, place the sliced brie.
- Top the cranberry side with spinach and top the brie side with the warmed turkey.
- Place the sandwich in a skillet with a dab of melted butter or olive oil and cook on low heat until golden, then flip and repeat until the other side is golden.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients for the other sandwich.
Notes
- I like to spread some dijon mustard on the bread with the brie before cooking sometimes. It's delicious!
- Throw anything else you'd like on this sandwich. My husband always says it need stuffing. You do you.
- Don't like brie? Use another cheese. Or don't use any cheese. But melted cheese on a sandwich is really the only way to go.
Keywords: thanksgiving leftovers sandwich, cranberry brie turkey sandwich, toasted cranberry turkey sandwich
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