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Home » Type » Sandwiches » Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

November 25, 2019 by Faith 1 Comment

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I hope you enjoy my Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich recipe! Thank you Tillamook for sponsoring this post. Visit your local Target to buy Tillamook Cheeses today.

You won’t even realize you’re eating leftovers with this Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich. It has turkey, sweet apple, tart cranberry sauce, tons of Tillamook cheese, and fried sage. It takes the idea of reinventing leftovers to a whole new level!

Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich on White Parchment Paper with Paring Knife

Does anyone remember the Friends episode with the “moist maker”? (Ross’ turkey sandwich with a gravy-soaked slice of bread in the center.)

There’s just something about the phrase “moist maker” that really isn’t appetizing, lol! But if you watched Friends, we all remember that sandwich and his reaction to someone else eating it. And Thanksgiving leftovers in sandwich form – especially if we’re talking grilled cheese – is always a good idea.

Stacked Grilled Cheese Turkey Cranberry Sandwich on Crinkled Parchment Paper

A lot of Thanksgiving leftovers sandwiches literally taste like Thanksgiving dinner, which is delicious. But I wanted something completely different for this one! Let’s take a traditional Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich next-level.

Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich Recipe with Description

In This Article

  • Turkey Cranberry Sandwich – A Delicious Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich
  • What Else to Make with Leftover Turkey:
  • Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

Turkey Cranberry Sandwich – A Delicious Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

We’ve all thrown together a quick and easy Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich, right? Bread, turkey, cranberry sauce, maybe stuffing or even mashed potatoes. And sometimes along with a side of gravy.

But there’s no reason we can’t put a fresh spin on it! This sandwich doesn’t even feel like leftovers.

Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich on White Parchment Paper with Spilled Cranberry Sauce on Dark Wooden Table

Turkey and cranberry sauce are a given. I also add butter-fried sage, which sounds fancy, but actually takes about two minutes to whip up. (When you realize how easy it is, you’ll want to put it on everything!)

Sage and Pinecones on Wooden Table

Pro Tip: Fried sage is so easy to make but oddly delicious, and also impressive-looking so that you might even want to entertain with leftovers, lol!

Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich on Wooden Table with Tillamook Cheese in Package

And then I add cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. Tillamook, to be exact.

And then I grill it! Because gooey, melted cheese is a total necessity for the best grilled cheese sandwich. And also because gooey, melted makes everything better.

Tillamook Cheese in Package

Tillamook Cheese

For this Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich, Tillamook cheese is the way to go. Tillamook cheese is made from only the highest quality ingredients, meaning milk from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones.

Making Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich in Frying Pan Before Adding Cheese

Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Sharp Cheddar Shreds have been aged over nine months to get the sharpness just right! And they’re shredded thicker (aka farmstyle), which makes them perfect for making into grilled cheese.

Pro Tip: Shredded cheese is great for making grilled cheese because it melts faster and more evenly than sliced cheese. Because no one likes when the bread is toasted but the cheese isn’t melted, right?!

Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich in Frying Pan with Tillamook Cheese

And there’s no need to go to a different store to find this cheese. Tillamook cheese is now available nationally at Target, so you can pick it up on your next Target run! Find a store near you.

Top View of Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich Recipe with Fried Sage on Parchment Paper

What Else to Make with Leftover Turkey:

  • Indian Chicken Korma with Rotisserie Chicken or Leftover Turkey
  • Wild Rice and Leftover Turkey Soup
  • Turkey Chili
  • Easy Leftover Turkey, Mushroom, and Brie Puff Pastries

Close Up Front View of Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

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Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich on White Parchment Paper with Paring Knife

Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

By: Faith Gorsky
You won’t even realize you’re eating leftovers with this Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich. It has turkey, sweet apple, tart cranberry sauce, tons of Tillamook cheese, and fried sage.
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Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 405 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fried Sage:

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 8 fresh sage leaves

Grilled Cheese Sandwich:

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 large slices bread I used country oat bread
  • 2/3 cup Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Sharp Cheddar Shreds
  • 2 tablespoons whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 small apple thinly sliced
  • 3 ounces sliced turkey breast leftovers from Thanksgiving, or from the deli to make this year-round

Instructions
 

For the Fried Sage:

  • Add the butter to a medium skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the sage leaves and cook until crispy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

For the Grilled Cheese Sandwich:

  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.
  • Place 1 slice of bread (butter side down) on a cutting board. Evenly spread on 1/3 cup Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Sharp Cheddar Shreds. Dot the cranberry sauce on top. Arrange the apple on top of the cranberry sauce. Layer on the slice turkey breast. Top with 4 fried sage leaves. Evenly spread on the remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Place the other slice of bread on top (butter side up).
  • Grill the sandwich in a skillet (or on a griddle) medium-low to low heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve with the remaining fried sage leaves on top.

Faith's Tips

  • Shredded cheese is great for making grilled cheese because it melts faster and more evenly than sliced cheese. 
  • If you don’t have leftover turkey on hand, you can use leftover chicken or pick up sliced turkey breast from the deli counter at the grocery store.
  • Yes, it takes a little bit longer to cook, but to ensure even grilling and fully melted cheese, it’s best to cook your grilled cheese low and slow!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Cheese Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich
Amount Per Serving (0.5 sandwich)
Calories 405 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 878mg38%
Potassium 324mg9%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 727IU15%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 310mg31%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Thanksgiving Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich, Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
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Filed Under: Sandwiches Tagged: Grilled Cheese, Leftovers, Recipes, Sandwiches, Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich, Turkey Cranberry Sandwich, What to do with leftover turkey

Comments

  1. Carole says

    November 26, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    Will need to give this a try! Tillamook cheese is a given in our household, as we live in Oregon (where it’s produced). It’s a big deal here. ;)

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