In less than 15 minutes you can make a really large and tasty turkey cranberry panini grilled sandwich. Packed with flavor, this recipe is a delicious way to perk up those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. It is so easy and tasty that even if you don’t have leftovers to use, you will go out and buy some turkey and cranberries just to make this sandwich.
Featured photo: turkey cranberry panini by Julia, Happy Foods Tube.
What this sandwich is
It is the day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich, grilled: sliced turkey breast and cranberry sauce on sourdough, with two cheeses that melt into the middle. The recipe comes from Julia at Happy Foods Tube, and it makes one big sandwich, so it is lunch for one or a snack for two.
At a glance
- Makes: 1 large sandwich
- Time: about 12 minutes
- You’ll need: cheddar cheese, cranberry sauce, cream cheese, olive oil, onion, sourdough bread, thinly sliced turkey breast
Why it stands out
Most leftover turkey sandwiches are cold and a little dry. This one uses two cheeses for two different jobs: cream cheese gives a soft, tangy layer, and cheddar melts and holds everything together, so the cranberry sauce has something rich to play against. Sourdough is sturdy enough to grill without going flat. It is quick, and it uses things most people still have in the fridge after the holiday.
Tips for a better panini
- Use your leftovers in time. Cooked turkey keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Our guide on how long leftover turkey lasts has the full chart.
- No panini press? A heavy skillet works. Press the sandwich down with a second pan or a lid and flip it once.
- Don’t overfill. A thin, even layer of turkey heats through before the bread burns.
- Homemade cranberry sauce is thicker than canned and drips less. Try our cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries.
- Got more turkey? See our easy leftover turkey recipes and this cozy leftover turkey noodle casserole.
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Get the full recipe: Turkey Cranberry Panini by Happy Foods Tube
Thanks to Julia at Happy Foods Tube for this amazing recipe and the photos.
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