Description
Gourmet turkey, cranberry, and brie grilled cheese elevates comfort food with festive flavors and luxurious textures. Melted cheese, tender turkey, and tangy cranberry sauce create a perfect sandwich that satisfies winter cravings and brings warmth to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup turkey, sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) brie cheese, sliced
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Spreads and Condiments:
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Greens:
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-heat skillet, ensuring an even cooking surface for optimal golden-brown results.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, creating a crisp exterior when grilled.
- Position two bread slices butter-side down in the heated skillet, creating a foundation for the sandwich.
- Layer smooth brie cheese slices evenly across the bread, allowing for complete cheese coverage.
- Spread a generous layer of tangy cranberry sauce on the remaining bread slices, ensuring full surface distribution.
- Carefully place cranberry-coated bread slices sauce-side down atop the cheese layer, pressing gently to seal the sandwich.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and listening for a gentle sizzling sound.
- Carefully flip the sandwich, cooking the opposite side until cheese melts completely and bread achieves an even, crispy texture.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to set and flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh, crisp spinach leaves for added texture and visual appeal.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and cheese remains delightfully gooey.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose a creamy, soft brie that melts beautifully and creates a luxurious texture in your grilled cheese.
- Cranberry Customization: Use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce, adjusting sweetness to complement the rich cheese and savory turkey.
- Temperature Control: Keep heat at medium to prevent burning while ensuring the cheese melts evenly and bread develops a golden-brown crust.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap turkey with roasted chicken, sliced ham, or roasted vegetables for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 638 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg