Leftover Turkey Cranberry and Brie Panini
Leftover turkey, cranberry, and brie panini is a gourmet treat that transforms holiday leftovers into a comforting delight. With crispy, golden bread enveloping creamy brie, tender turkey, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, this sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Easy to make and impressive to serve, it’s a delicious way to savor the flavors of the season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 4 oz leftover turkey (shredded or sliced)
- 2 oz brie cheese (sliced)
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or pan over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer shredded turkey, followed by cranberry sauce and brie.
- Top with the second slice of bread (buttered side facing out) and press down gently.
- Grill on the preheated griddle for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve with extra cranberry sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg