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A pile of golden-brown turkey Cranberry meatballs with cranberries, garnished with parsley and rosemary sprigs, served with fresh cranberries on a black plate.

turkey cranberry

A cozy year-round sandwich that brings Thanksgiving flavors to your lunch table. Savory turkey cranberry, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and creamy cheese balance perfectly in this family-favorite recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Panini Style Grill Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz Turkey slices - Room temperature deli or roasted
  • 3 tablespoon Cranberry sauce - Canned or homemade
  • 4 slices Fresh bread - Your choice whole grain, white, GF
  • 2 slices Cheese - Brie cheddar, or Swiss
  • 4 leaves Lettuce/spinach - Washed and dried
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard - Optional enhancer
  • 1 tablespoon Mayo or butter - Spread on bread slice
  • 2 slices Red onion - Thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh herbs - Thyme or sage
  • 4 slices Apple/pear - Thin optional seasonal addition
  • 2 tablespoon Walnuts/pecans - Chopped optional
  • ¼ cup Stuffing - Optional leftover
  • ½ whole Avocado - Sliced optional

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife (For clean slicing)
  • 1 Cutting board (To prep bread and fillings)
  • 1 Spreading knife (For cranberry sauce/condiments)
  • 1 Panini press/skillet (Optional, for warm variation)

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients at room temperature and slice the bread for the base.
    A roasted turkey breast sliced neatly on a cutting board, surrounded by bread slices, herbs, and small bowls of chopped onions and greens.
  2. Spread cranberry sauce on bread and place cheese to create a moisture barrier.
    A raw, whole turkey placed on a wooden board next to a bowl of cranberry sauce and some fresh cranberries.
  3. Add lettuce, arrange turkey slices evenly, and top with onion, herbs, or condiments.
    A whole roasted turkey with crispy golden skin, garnished with fresh cranberries and greens, served on a white platter.
  4. Spread mayo or mustard on second bread slice, press gently, and complete the sandwich.
    Golden-brown turkey meatballs studded with cranberries and herbs, garnished with parsley and surrounded by fresh cranberries on a plate.
  5. Cut diagonally for serving or grill the sandwich until golden and melted.
    A pile of golden-brown turkey Cranberry meatballs with cranberries, garnished with parsley and rosemary sprigs, served with fresh cranberries on a black plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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