Turkey Cranwiches
Transform your lunch game with these irresistible Turkey Cranwiches—a perfect balance of savory and sweet with a festive twist. Featuring tender slices of roasted turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy cream cheese, these hearty sandwiches are layered between soft whole-grain bread and crisp baby spinach, then pan-griddled to golden perfection. The buttery, toasted crust and warm filling make this dish a quick yet indulgent meal option, ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you're looking to repurpose holiday leftovers or simply craving a flavor-packed sandwich, these Turkey Cranwiches are a surefire hit. Serve them warm for a comforting meal bursting with seasonal flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sliced roasted turkey
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 8 slices whole-grain bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese evenly on one side of 4 slices of bread.
Spread 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer on each slice of bread.
Layer 2 ounces of sliced roasted turkey on top of the cranberry sauce on each piece.
Distribute baby spinach leaves evenly over the turkey slices and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Top each sandwich with another slice of bread to close them.
Butter the outsides of each sandwich (about 1/2 tablespoon of butter per side).
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crisp, and the filling is warmed through.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 853 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*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.
