Pesto Cranberry Turkey Melt (Print Version)

Juicy turkey combined with pesto, cranberry sauce, and melted cheese in golden buttery sourdough.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
04 - 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)

→ Filling

05 - 150 grams cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
06 - 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Flip and spread pesto on two slices and cranberry sauce on the other two slices, applying to the unbuttered sides.
02 - On the pesto-spread slices, layer cheese, turkey, and another slice of cheese. Top with the cranberry-spread bread slices, buttered sides facing outward.
03 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
04 - Place sandwiches on the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Delicious combination of savory turkey and tangy cranberry sauce
  • Quick and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes
02 -
  • Swap turkey for chicken or rotisserie chicken if desired
  • Try using Swiss cheddar or gouda cheese for different flavors
03 -
  • Press sandwiches gently while cooking for even melting
  • Use fresh pesto for best flavor impact
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