Here’s a simple yet flavor-packed recipe for a Turkey, Swiss Cheese & Cranberry Sauce Sandwich — the perfect sweet-savory combo that’s great year-round (and especially after Thanksgiving leftovers!).
🥪 Turkey, Swiss Cheese & Cranberry Sauce Sandwich
⏱️ Ready in: 10 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 1 (easily scalable)
🔥 Can be made cold or grilled/melted
🧂 Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread (sourdough, multigrain, ciabatta, or your favorite)
- 2–3 slices cooked turkey breast (leftover, deli-style, or roasted)
- 1–2 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- Optional: handful of baby spinach or arugula
- Optional: a little Dijon mustard or mayo
- Butter (for grilling, if doing a hot version)
🥪 Assembly Instructions:
🔸 Cold Sandwich Version:
- Toast the bread (optional, for texture).
- Spread cranberry sauce on one side of the bread.
- Add Swiss cheese, turkey, and greens (if using).
- Add a light spread of Dijon mustard or mayo on the other slice if desired.
- Assemble, slice, and serve!
🔸 Hot Grilled/Melted Version:
- Butter the outside of each bread slice.
- Inside: layer Swiss cheese, turkey, cranberry sauce, and optional greens.
- Grill in a pan over medium heat (like a grilled cheese) for 3–5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm.
🍽️ Pro Tips:
- Add stuffing for a true “Thanksgiving sandwich.”
- Use a panini press for an extra-crispy hot version.
- Try adding a slice of apple for crunch and freshness.