Perhaps it’s a good thing Thanksgiving only happens once a year. This decadent Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich with cranberry mustard might be a little over the top, but once a year, it seems . . . . reasonable, doesn’t it? The perfect way to use up all your left over turkey!
The richness of the brie is balanced by the tangy bite of the homemade cranberry mustard, and if feeling too lazy after all the holiday hubbub to actually make the cranberry mustard from scratch, there is an easy cheater version that works well too. Either way, the sandwich is pure and total comfort food.
In the coming weeks, our life will get crazy once more with all the holiday catering and events. In some ways, I almost dread this time of year, because for me it’s fraught with worries and anxieties about work. In the end, it always turns out, but still I manage to get myself all wound up about it. I want everything to be good, and perfect of course. 🙂
So this week feels like the calm before the storm. I’m trying to soak up the little moments as I can. Early mornings spent fireside. Sunlight. Brisk walks. Twinkling stars. Focusing on the good things, the amazing things really, that I normally don’t give a second thought to. Like breathing.
So here’s to breathing. To being alive today. To getting to experience one more day of this thrilling roller coaster ride with all its beauty, magic, frustration and heartache.
Cranberry mustard is easy to make. Put everything in a pot and stir. It can be preserved in jars like jam, and make nice gifts. But if you are not in the mood to make the mustard, an easy alternative is to mix cranberry relish with prepared whole grain mustard. Voila.
It tastes quite good with anything rich, meaty or gamey.
Layer the bread, turkey, brie, and a generous helping of cranberry mustard and a few leaves of thyme.
This morning, my heart feels thankful. To those who raised me, to those who have befriended me. To he who stands by my side, day in and day out, steady and faithful. To the trees for waving their long arms in the wind. To the birds who sing for the pure joy of it. To the sky for being so big and full and endless. To my cat for laying by my side, purring her loving energy into me each morning as I watch the sun slowly rise up, shining its light on my face for seven glorious minutes before slipping behind the big sycamore . . . . thank you.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
-xo
Sylvia
Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard
Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard – a delicious way to use leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and Cranberry Sauce!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: sandwich, thanksgiving
- Method: pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 4–8 ounces sliced turkey breast
- 4 slices of brie cheese ( or sub gruyere, swiss or other favorite! )
- 4 tablespoons cranberry mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cranberry Mustard:
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 3–4 tablespoons whole grain mustard, more to taste.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F
Stir the cranberry sauce and mustard together.
Spread some cranberry mustard generously on all 4 slices of bread. Layer 2 slices of bread with turkey and brie, then top with the other slice.
Heat butter on medium low heat and pan-sear the sandwiches, until crispy and golden on both sides. Place on a sheet pan and finish in the oven until the cheese is melty.
Cut in half and serve with a salad.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
Keywords: grilled cheese sandwich, grilled brie sandwich, leftover turkey sandwich, leftover turkey sandwich recipes, thanksgiving recipes,
Stacey Snacks says
November 25, 2014 at 9:54 pmGorgeous, mouth watering photo! I can’t wait for my leftover turkey sandwich on Friday!
Sylvia Fountaine says
November 27, 2014 at 2:23 pmHave a happy Thanksgiving Stacey!
the Restaurant boss says
December 6, 2015 at 2:03 pmi like your method
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
November 26, 2014 at 12:26 amYeah, it is very very very good that Thanksgiving only comes once a year if you actually eat a sandwich like this. It is decadent!!! Talk about wanting to bite the screen. But what I really liked about the post was how grateful you are for the everything things we take for grant it. Hugs and gobble gobble—that’s turkey talk for Happy Thanksgiving!
Sylvia Fountaine says
November 27, 2014 at 2:27 pmThanks Carol. Yes, its a good day when you can get to the place of gratitude. Hugs to you to you as well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
November 26, 2014 at 9:30 amOh god this grilled cheese looks beyond delicious. I am just drooling here over that cranberry mustard especially!
Sylvia Fountaine says
November 27, 2014 at 2:28 pmHappy Thanksgiving Thalia, have a beautiful day.
Nano Cleansers says
November 26, 2014 at 11:16 amamazing photos, looks delicious!
Allyson Meyler says
November 29, 2014 at 12:45 pmWow this looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try cranberry mustard! What an excellent combo.
Sylvia Fountaine says
November 30, 2014 at 4:24 pmThanks Allyson, the cranberry mustard defiantly makes it. 🙂
Lauren says
December 13, 2014 at 10:42 amDelicious! I made about 1/4 of the recipe for a party – the spread was roasted garlic + pumpkin hummus, raw and roasted vegetables, and some pickles. It was perfect! Everyone loved it. I’ll definitely be making it again, at full scale, for my next holiday bash and to keep as a staple at home. Thanks again – it’s a keeper in my household!
Sylvia Fountaine says
December 14, 2014 at 5:41 pmThis sounds like a delicious spread! Yay! Glad you liked it!!
Rachael says
December 19, 2016 at 6:43 pmWasn’t sure how to make the whole cranberries turn into a creamy sauce….?
Sylvia Fountaine says
December 20, 2016 at 7:19 amHi Rachel….the cranberries are turned into a flavorful mustard. The creaminess is from melty brie. Together, it’s pretty delicious. You could just mix cranberry sauce and whole grain mustard to get the same effect. 🙂
Rachael says
December 20, 2016 at 9:09 amThanks for the fast reply! I did try making it and I crushed the cranberries manually with a slotted spoon while they were cooking. The end result seemed okay except my husband said it was bitter so we are letting it sit in the fridge overnight in hopes that it just needed more time to settle. I hope it’s no longer bitter now and/or doesn’t require more sugar!
Lauren Willis says
January 28, 2017 at 9:36 pmHi Sylvia, this mustard looks delicious, how long do you think this will last before it expires?
Sylvia Fountaine says
January 28, 2017 at 11:05 pm3-4 weeks ?
Sabrina says
November 22, 2017 at 3:37 pmgorgeous leftovers, maybe the best leftover photographs that I’ve ever seen! This was linked in a recent post on foodiecrush featuring leftovers, absolutely delicious, thank you for this leftover recipe!
Jd says
September 21, 2018 at 1:26 pmDo you preserve this just like you do jam?
★★★★
Beatrice Wytkin says
November 24, 2018 at 12:24 pmIt is 430 am in Australia as I am reading this. Now I am hungry and no Brie cheese in the house and the stores don’t open till 8 am. Looks absolutely mouthwatering thank you for sharing your trip
Shiloh Donkin says
November 24, 2018 at 10:56 pmMade this tonight for dinner with our leftovers. We LOVED it. Another excellent recipe.
★★★★★
Marjorie says
December 16, 2018 at 4:37 amCan’t wait to try this mouth watering grilled cheese sandwich. I think our grandchildren might just love it!! Simply without the turkey! Thank you Sylvia. What a delight you are!!! And all the loving messages you post bring peace and goodness. Thank you.
Sylvia Fountaine says
December 16, 2018 at 6:46 amAwwww thanks Marjorie!