
Turkey & Brie Melt
Turkey & Brie Melt · ready in 16 min · 2 servings · 635 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
A cozy American pressed melt that tastes like Thanksgiving lunch, with roast turkey, creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and crisp buttered sourdough.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 16 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 635
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 4 sliceSourdough bread
- 180 gRoast turkey, sliced
- 90 gBrie, sliced
- 60 gCranberry sauce
- 24 gButter, softened
- ¼ tspBlack pepper, ground (optional)
Equipment
stovetop, knife, cutting board, measuring spoon, skillet, spatula, heavy pan, spoon, butter knife, plate
Instructions
- Mise En Place
Gather bread, turkey, brie, cranberry sauce, butter, pepper, a knife, board, skillet, spatula, and heavy pan; measure all ingredients. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Build Sandwiches
Spread cranberry sauce on 2 sourdough slices, layer turkey and brie, season with pepper, then close with remaining bread. · 3 min
What to look for: The filling is evenly layered and the sandwiches sit flat.
- Butter Bread
Spread softened butter over the outside faces of each sandwich so the bread browns evenly in the hot skillet. · 2 min
What to look for: A thin, even coat of butter covers the outer bread surfaces.
- Press First Side
Heat a skillet over medium low heat, add sandwiches, place a heavy pan on top, and cook until the underside is deep golden. · 4 min
What to look for: The bottom crust is crisp and evenly golden brown.
- Melt Second Side
Flip sandwiches carefully, press again, and cook until both sides are crisp and the brie visibly softens at the edges. · 4 min
When it is done: Turkey is ready when steaming hot throughout because it is already cooked.
- Serve Hot
Slice each melt in half and serve at once while the brie is creamy and the cranberry sauce is warm. · 1 min
What to look for: The cheese gently oozes when the sandwich is cut.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 635 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| of which sugars | 13 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| of which saturated | 15 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1243 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Reheat in a covered skillet over low heat until the bread crisps and the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Ingredient substitutions
Sourdough bread
- Day old sourdough bread: Use sturdy slices so the melt presses without tearing.
Roast turkey
- Roast turkey breast: Use thin slices for even heating and a tender bite.
Brie
- Double cream brie: Keep the rind on if you enjoy its earthy flavor.
Cranberry sauce
- Whole berry cranberry sauce: Whole berries add more texture while keeping the classic sweet tart profile.
Butter
- Olive oil: Use only enough to coat the outside of the bread.







