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one golden sourdough turkey grilled-cheese sandwich cut into two halves with finely chopped roast turkey, melted pale Muenster and tiny pickled carrot, cauliflower and pepper flecks inside on an ordinary plate, with no whole vegetable chunks, cranberry sauce or garnish
Andre Lewis

Turkey Grilled Cheese

Finely chopped roast turkey sits neatly inside grilled cheese, with Muenster melting around the small pieces and a little drained giardiniera adding a sharp vegetable bite. Warm the turkey before assembly so the sourdough doesn't have to sit over heat while a cold center catches up. Chop the pickled vegetables finely and use the measured amount; a large wet spoonful can turn the filling into a loose pile that slides against the cheese. Butter the bread thinly and cook over moderate-low heat, giving the cheese time to soften rather than pressing hard enough to squeeze it out before the crust has browned.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough bread about 1/2 inch thick
  • 8 oz leftover roast turkey skin removed and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium turkey broth
  • 4 oz Muenster thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp mild giardiniera made with pickled carrot cauliflower and pepper, drained very well and finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter softened

Method
 

  1. Warm turkey with broth in a covered skillet over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes until the meat reaches 165°F. Uncover and let excess liquid evaporate, then transfer to a bowl.
  2. Divide half the Muenster over 2 bread slices. Add warm turkey in flat layers, scatter the finely chopped drained giardiniera evenly and cover with remaining cheese and bread.
  3. Spread softened butter thinly over both outer faces of each sandwich. Wipe the skillet and heat over medium-low.
  4. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cheese is fully melted, covering briefly if needed while keeping the heat low enough to avoid burning the bread.
  5. Rest for 2 minutes, cut each sandwich in half and serve while the filling remains soft.