Turkey & Brie Melt

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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)

kcal635
Protein44 g
Carbohydrates57 g
of which sugars13 g
Fat25 g
of which saturated15 g
Fibre2 g
Sodium1243 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.

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