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A delicious Turkey Brie Cranberry Sandwich featuring toasted bread, tender turkey, creamy brie, fresh greens, and sweet cranberry sauce.
Maryam

Turkey Brie Cranberry Sandwich

A gourmet grilled sandwich that perfectly balances savory turkey, creamy brie, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, all nestled between golden, buttery bread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwiches
  • 8 slices Sourdough bread thick-cut
  • 1 lb Deli turkey breast thinly sliced, high quality
  • 8 oz Brie cheese rind on, thinly sliced
  • 0.75 cup Cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Baby arugula or spinach
  • 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. If not already sliced, thin-slice your brie cheese. Take out the softened butter and mayonnaise. You want them easy to spread.
  2. Lightly butter one side of each sourdough slice. On the unbuttered side of four slices, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise. Layer half of the turkey on each of these four slices, followed by the brie cheese, then the cranberry sauce, and finally a handful of baby arugula or spinach. Season lightly with black pepper.
  3. Top with the remaining four bread slices, butter-side out. Gently press down on each sandwich to secure the fillings.
Preheat Skillet
  1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place 2-3 sandwiches (depending on skillet size) butter-side down. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is beautifully golden brown and the cheese just begins to soften and melt.
  2. Using a sturdy spatula, flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-5 minutes on the second side. Continue cooking until the bread is golden, the brie is gloriously melted, and the sandwich is warmed through.
  3. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice them in half diagonally, and serve immediately while they're warm and gooey.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, try mixing a tiny bit of Dijon mustard into the mayonnaise before spreading. This sandwich is fantastic for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce! It pairs wonderfully with a side of sweet potato fries or a simple green salad.