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cranberry turkey grilled cheese

Cranberry Turkey Grilled Cheese: Your Comfort Food Makeover

Transform Thanksgiving leftovers into a savory cranberry turkey grilled cheese sandwich, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 slices Freshly Baked Bread Sourdough or whole grain for extra flavor
For the Cheese
  • 2 slices Provolone Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or gouda
For the Protein
  • 4 oz Roasted Turkey Leftover turkey or deli turkey
For the Spread
  • 2 tbsp Cranberry Sauce Homemade or store-bought
For Grilling
  • 1 tbsp Butter Can use mayonnaise for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for cranberry turkey grilled cheese
  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
  3. Assemble the sandwich with cheese, turkey, and cranberry sauce.
  4. Grill the first side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with your favorite side, like soup or salad for a complete meal.

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