Turkey Cranwiches Recipe

Elevate your holiday sandwich game with this nostalgic recipe, inspired by a 1996 Betty Crocker cookbook! These delicious Cranberry Turkey Melt Sandwiches are a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or light dinner. We've swapped out the hard-to-find cranberry-orange sauce for easily accessible whole berry cranberry sauce, and used convenient turkey lunch meat for ultimate ease. Get ready for a warm, gooey, and flavourful sandwich experience that's sure to become a new family favorite!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 17 mins

Calories 305.6 kcal

Protein 63g

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Ingredients for Turkey Cranwiches

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How to Make Turkey Cranwiches

Lay out 4 slices of bread. On each slice, layer 1 slice of cheese, 1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce, and 1 slice of turkey.
Top each with a remaining slice of bread.
Spread half of the softened butter evenly over the top of each sandwich.
In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, place the sandwiches butter-side down.
Spread the remaining butter evenly over the top of each sandwich.
Cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and the bottom is crispy.
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the other side is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

Fat

40g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Turkey Cranwiches?

Turkey Cranwiches takes about 22 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 17 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Turkey Cranwiches?

Turkey Cranwiches has approximately 305.6 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Turkey Cranwiches?

The key ingredients for Turkey Cranwiches are Colby, Cranberry Orange Sauce, Cooked Turkey, Wheat, Margarine. See the full list with measurements above.