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!
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 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
Debbie
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
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
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
I am always looking for good leftover ideas and this fits the bill! I am loving the cranberries and all that cheese!
Sandra
This looks so appetizing! Can't wait to give it a try!
Jen
Sooo good!! Obsessed with these sandwiches!!
Lauren Kelly
Brilliant! I made these over the weekend for my kids and they can't wait for me to make them again after Thanksgiving!
Allyson
SO good right?!?!?!
Erik
Okay, this is gonna make leftovers so much better!
Catalina
All that cheese in a sandwich! I can't resist it for sure!
katerina @ diethood.com
Oh my, this is my favorite!! I will definitely be making this after the holiday!! SO Yummy!!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
This is the best way to use up the leftovers!! Looks amazing!!