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 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.
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 sycamore . . . . thank you.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
-xo
Sylvia
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.
Enjoy and hope you have a delicious, and wonderful Thanksgiving!
Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard
Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese with Cranberry Mustard- a delicious recipe for Thanksgiving Day leftovers!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
- 1- 2 tablespoons oil
1- 2 tablespoons butter
4 pieces of rustic sourdough bread - 4 ounces sliced turkey
- 2 ounces sliced brie (¼ inch thick)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (optional)
4- 6 tablespoons cranberry mustard
Cranberry Mustard ( makes 2 ¾ Cups)
- ½ red onion, diced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups fresh cranberries
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked pepper
⅓ cup sugar
4 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
1 tablespoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F
Take two slices of good quality sourdough bread and layer with sliced brie (¼ inch thick) , then turkey, and a few generous dollops of cranberry mustard. Top with the other slice of bread. In a skillet, heat a mixture of butter and oil and toast the sandwich, on medium heat, on both sides until perfectly golden in color. Place in the warm oven until sandwich is heated through and brie is perfectly melty.
In a medium sized heavy bottom pot, sauté the onion over medium high heat until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine, bring to a simmer, cover, and turn heat to low for 10 minutes. Turn heat off, leave covered and let stand for one hour. Check consistency. If you like a looser mustard, add a few tablespoons of water to get it to desired consistency.
Preserve like you would jam, or refrigerate.
Cheater version: Mix 2 parts cranberry sauce with 1 part whole grain mustard.
Gorgeous, mouth watering photo! I can’t wait for my leftover turkey sandwich on Friday!
Have a happy Thanksgiving Stacey!
i like your method
Yeah, 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!
Thanks Carol. Yes, its a good day when you can get to the place of gratitude. Hugs to you to you as well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh god this grilled cheese looks beyond delicious. I am just drooling here over that cranberry mustard especially!
Happy Thanksgiving Thalia, have a beautiful day.
amazing photos, looks delicious!
Wow this looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try cranberry mustard! What an excellent combo.
Thanks Allyson, the cranberry mustard defiantly makes it. 🙂
Delicious! 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!
This sounds like a delicious spread! Yay! Glad you liked it!!
Wasn’t sure how to make the whole cranberries turn into a creamy sauce….?
Hi 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. 🙂
Thanks 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!
Hi Sylvia, this mustard looks delicious, how long do you think this will last before it expires?
3-4 weeks ?
gorgeous 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!
Do you preserve this just like you do jam?
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It 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
Made this tonight for dinner with our leftovers. We LOVED it. Another excellent recipe.
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Can’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.
Awwww thanks Marjorie!