Smoked Turkey Grilled Cheese

# What You Need:

→ Sandwich

01 - 4 slices hearty sandwich bread, sourdough or whole wheat

02 - 4 oz smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced

03 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded

→ Cranberry Spread

04 - 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce, whole berry or jellied

05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ For Grilling

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and Dijon mustard until well blended

02 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice. Place buttered sides down on work surface

03 - Spread cranberry mixture evenly on two bread slices on their unbuttered sides

04 - Distribute smoked turkey and sharp cheddar cheese over the cranberry spread on each prepared slice

05 - Top each sandwich with remaining bread slices, positioning buttered sides facing outward

06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot

07 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure, until bread achieves golden brown color and cheese melts completely

08 - Remove from heat, allow 1 minute resting time, slice diagonally, and serve immediately

# Expert Tips:

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It transforms pantry staples into something that tastes like you planned it all week.
The cranberry spread adds a sweet tang that cuts through the richness of the cheese in the most unexpected way.
It cooks fast enough for a weeknight but feels special enough to serve to friends.
Every bite has contrast, crispy bread, melted cheese, smoky turkey, and that pop of cranberry.

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Don't crank the heat too high or the bread will burn before the cheese melts, medium heat is your friend here.
Softening the butter before spreading makes a huge difference, cold butter tears the bread and creates uneven browning.
Press gently with the spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt faster and the layers stick together.

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