Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!
I am so excited to be sharing this Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese with you, because it's really so delicious! It's not only insanely good, but you can make it using your Thanksgiving leftovers and you might even enjoy it more than your Thanksgiving meal...just saying, it's THAT good!
Now, to really take this Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese to the next level, I suggest you actually grill it. Now, I love using a charcoal grill to make these turkey cranberry grilled cheeses, but you can always use a regular grill or a grill pan as well.
Don't have leftover turkey? Use this easy Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe! I also love making Turkey Cranberry Sliders as a similar option!
How to Grill the Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese:
- Heat up your charcoal grill and really get it warmed up. While that is going on, it's time to make your sandwiches!
- All you need is leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and some cheese.
- I loved making my turkey cranberry grilled cheese with brie and havarti, but any cheese would probably work okay. I would suggest a more mild cheese because the flavor of the turkey and the cranberry sauce is amazing.
- Make your sandwiches then toss them on the grill. Be careful, because they tend to cook QUICK!
- I like mine a little crispy so I add an extra few seconds to et that little bit of char on it.
How to cook the sandwich on the stovetop:
- Grease a skillet and heat over medium/low heat. While that is going on, it's time to make your sandwiches!
- Make your sandwiches, and butter each side of the bread that will touch the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, making sure to keep the heat medium to avoid burning. Once toasty, flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side.
There are many sides to serve with this delicious sandwich too, try these:
- Air Fryer Roasted Carrots (easy side dish)
- Air Fryer Asparagus Fries (easy recipe)
- Holiday Sausage Cornbread Stuffing
- Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes (slow cooker and stovetop directions)
- Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
You like Grilled Cheese as much as I do? Checkout these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:
- Caprese Grilled Cheese
- French Onion Grilled Cheese
- Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
- California Grilled Cheese (Turkey, Avocado, Tomato)
- Apple Grilled Cheese
- Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese
- Heirloom Tomato Spicy Grilled Cheese
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Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!
- 4 slices turkey breast may need more or less, just fit to sandwich
- 4 sliced cranberry sauce
- 2 slices havarti cheese
- ½ wheel brie cheese, sliced and rind shaved off
- 4 slices thick cut bread like sourdough
- 2 TBS oil
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To assemble sandwiches, lay 2 sliced of bread. Top with brie cheese (see photo, but just spread around as best as possible), then layer turkey, slices of cranberry sauce, and havarti cheese (one slice per sandwich). Top with remaining bread slices.
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Brush top slice of bread with olive oil and set on grill olive oil side down. Brush olive oil on the top slice of bread. Close grill and cook 3-4 minutes, checking to make sure they don't burn. Flip the sandwiches carefully, then cook another 1-2 minutes, watching closely. Remove from grill.
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Cool for a few minutes then cut in half and serve.
Recipe Video
- Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make additional sandwiches. I used about ½ a wheel of brie of this recipe.
How to cook in a skillet:
- Grease a skillet and heat over medium/low heat. While that is going on, it's time to make your sandwiches!
- Make your sandwiches, and butter each side of the bread that will touch the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, making sure to keep the heat medium to avoid burning. Once toasty, flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Originally Published Nov 17, 2017 - Updated 11/2019 - Updated 11/2020 - Updated 11/2022
Nutmeg Nanny says
WOW!! Now this is a way to eat Thanksgiving leftovers!
Jen says
You are the grilled cheese master! I can't wait to have leftovers after Thanksgiving to make this! Yum!!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Whoa, I'm totally drooling over this!
Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says
Making these and devouring these! Can't wait to give these a try!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Havarti and Brie!? That's an exciting aspect of this lovely sandwich! It's such a fun and tasty idea for leftovers!
Krista says
Perfect way to use leftovers! Love it!
Umakant says
Hey Allyson...! amazing this turkey cranberry grilled cheese looks sooooo yummy with creamy, i can't wait make this dish, i have really enjoyed this recipe, as well this is one of my favorite recipe till now.
Thanks for sharing....!
Allyson says
Enjoy it!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese looks incredibly delicious!
Sara Welch says
This is one of the best things about having leftover turkey! Can't wait to whip these up for lunch today; they look amazing!
Beth says
This is the best way to use up leftovers! We really loved the havarti cheese!
Catalina says
OMG! I am drooling over this cheese! I need to try it!
Toni says
So how many days in a row is it acceptable to make this perfect turkey leftovers sandwich? Asking for a friend lol. My new favorite recipe.
Sam Bates says
Looks amazing...love the brie and havarti pairing! I just printed this and plan on making it tonight using incredible home smoked turkey. I was just wondering though, most leftover turkey will be pretty cold from being refrigerated. Is 3-4 min per side, long enough for the turkey to get hot again? I was thinking I might give the turkey a little microwaved warm up first. I'm sure it will be amazing either way. Thanks!
Allyson says
Up to you! The turkey doesn't need o be hot for the sandwich, just up to you how you want it!
Kara says
Made it with my homemade sourdough bread. Oh my! I actually did enjoy it more than just the Thanksgiving turkey!
Allyson says
OMG that bread sounds AMAZING!!!!
Andrea Thueson says
I'm a sucker for a good grilled cheese recipe, and this one did not disappoint. The flavor profile is on point!
Haley Williams says
This is the ultimate leftover Thanksgiving treat for me! I love grilled cheeses.
Katie says
Looks delicious! Can't wait to try this.
Jen says
We love making a big turkey just so we can have leftovers to make this sandwich! It's so good!
Beth says
Yummy! We love using our leftovers for lunch or dinner! This is the perfect use for leftovers! So excited!
Jacque Hastert says
Now I am hoping for leftover turkey, so I can make this grilled cheese sandwich. What a great and delicious lunch idea for friday!
Sara Welch says
Such a great recipe for leftover turkey! Love the combination of cranberry and turkey; the perfect fall recipe!
kerri says
this is absolutely perfect for leftovers!
Catalina says
This turkey grilled cheese is exactly what I need for lunch! Looks amazing!
Cathy says
Definitely making these this weekend!
G says
Amazing and super delicious. I’ll say everything kind of slid out of the sandwich when cut in half. Should this sandwich possibly be put together a certain way as to avoid everything sliding out when cutting in half or upon first bite?
Will be made many times at my house.
Debbie says
H‑E‑B had some stuffing flavored potato chips and I came upon this recipe while trying to find something to eat with said chips…it was AMAZING! I just used deli shaved Turkey lunch meat and it was superb!
Allyson says
So happy you loved it and what a great idea as a sandwich for a side to the chips 🙂 I will have to look for those stuffing flavored chips!
Olivia says
I tried this recipe for lunch and it was so easy to make and tasted delicious! Definitely going to be making it again soon!
Dorothy Reinhold says
I am always looking for good leftover ideas and this fits the bill! I am loving the cranberries and all that cheese!
Sandra says
This looks so appetizing! Can't wait to give it a try!
Jen says
Sooo good!! Obsessed with these sandwiches!!
Lauren Kelly says
Brilliant! I made these over the weekend for my kids and they can't wait for me to make them again after Thanksgiving!
Allyson says
SO good right?!?!?!
Erik says
Okay, this is gonna make leftovers so much better!
Catalina says
All that cheese in a sandwich! I can't resist it for sure!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Oh my, this is my favorite!! I will definitely be making this after the holiday!! SO Yummy!!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
This is the best way to use up the leftovers!! Looks amazing!!
Ibtihal says
Hello Allyson, My name is Ibtihal and I'm from Toronto. Thank you for my favourite fall/autumn season recipe is Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich yes I am feel very very very happy right now, also I'll come back in the recipe very very very soon and take care yourself. Bye for now.