Day After Turkey Melt
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a comforting "Day After Turkey Melt," a golden, crispy sourdough sandwich packed with flavor. This quick and easy recipe combines tender cooked turkey, sharp melted cheddar, tangy cranberry sauce, and a zesty homemade Dijon mayo for the ultimate post-holiday treat. Perfectly grilled in buttery sourdough, each bite strikes a balance between savory and sweet, making it an irresistible way to repurpose your feast. Ready in just 20 minutes, this melt is ideal for lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack. Serve it warm with a side of chips or a crisp green salad for a deliciously satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked turkey
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Spread the butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lay two slices of bread, butter-side down, on the skillet.
Spread a thin layer of the mayonnaise-mustard mixture on the up-facing side of the bread.
Layer 1/2 cup cooked turkey on each slice, followed by 2 slices of cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce.
Spread a thin layer of the mayonnaise-mustard mixture on the unbuttered side of the remaining bread slices, and place them on top of the sandwiches, butter-side up.
Cook the sandwiches for 3-5 minutes on one side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side for an additional 3-5 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.3 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 346 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2429 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 979 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
