Budget Christmas Brioche Sandwich (Print Version)

Festive sandwich featuring turkey, cranberry, stuffing layered on soft brioche for a quick treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices brioche bread

→ Fillings

02 - 7 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced
03 - 4 tablespoons cranberry sauce
04 - 3.5 oz cooked stuffing
05 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 4 slices mild cheddar cheese (optional)

→ Vegetables

07 - Small handful baby spinach or lettuce leaves
08 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Butter

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Lightly toast all brioche slices until golden brown for enhanced flavor.
02 - Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each brioche slice.
03 - On four slices, layer sliced turkey, a tablespoon of cranberry sauce, stuffing, cheddar cheese if desired, and baby spinach or lettuce leaves.
04 - Top the layered ingredients with thinly sliced red onion.
05 - Place remaining brioche slices atop each sandwich, mayonnaise side down.
06 - Spread softened butter on the exterior of each sandwich to facilitate grilling.
07 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grill each sandwich for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden and fillings are heated through.
08 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately while warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive holiday flavors
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Substitute turkey with roast chicken or ham for variety
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey and add roasted vegetables or nut roast slices
03 -
  • Grill sandwich gently to achieve perfect golden crust
  • Use leftover stuffing to boost flavor and texture
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