After-Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Chutney
This recipe is a featured recipe from the book P. Allen Smith's Seasonal Recipes from the Garden.
Thanksgiving is a treasured holiday in my house. I usually finish up planting the last of my spring-flowering bulbs by then and am ready to enjoy a big meal. Along with the fun of being with family and friends, it's a celebration of an abundant harvest and all the good food that goes with the season. The table, laid out with turkey, cornbread dressing, salads, vegetables, rolls and pies is a sight to behold. It really is a day to pause and give thanks for the abundance of all we enjoy.
After sampling every dish more than once, I always leave the table vowing I'll never eat again. And then about two hours later, I'm surprised to find myself standing in front of an open refrigerator, staring inside and thinking, "maybe I could have just a bite or two more." That moment was the inspiration for this sandwich. I think I may enjoy after-Thanksgiving turkey as much as I do the initial roast. I t seems to get better as time goes by and is the perfect excuse to invite a few friends to the house the day after the holiday to help "clean up" some of the leftovers.
In face, this has become a popular after-the-crowd-thins-out-event, and this sandwich is always on the menu. Adding some crisp bacon, spicy arugula, Brie, and tangy cranberry chutney to the turkey creates a delicious medley of flavors that I enjoy all over again.
Ingredients
- 12 slices sourdough bread, or 6 sourdough rolls
- Cranberry chutney
- Leftover Thankgiving heritage turkey, sliced
- 4 ounces Brie, thinly sliced
- 1-2 cups fresh arugula, rinsed thoroughly and patted dry
- 12 slices bacon, cooked crisp
- Butter, at room temperature
Directions
- Spread one slice of the bread, or one side of a roll, with cranberry chutney, and top it with sliced turkey. Spread the other slice of bread or the other side of the roll with Brie. Add arugula and two slices of crisp bacon.
- Heat and iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Butter the outside of the bread or rolls, and grill the sandwiches in the skillet or on the griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.
saturdaynightfever says:
Great idea for what to do with that leftover turkey, which I find is challenging!
January 17, 2011 03:36pm
Rebecca861 says:
Leftover turkey and fresh arugula combines the concept of blurring the lines between indoors and out in a delicious manner.
January 17, 2011 03:32pm
emeri49 says:
Turkey and Cranberries go great together and this recipe sounds delish!
January 17, 2011 02:10pm
sactom says:
Perfect for brunch or a Valentine's Day treat for that someone special.! Absolutely delicious, easy to prepare, and perfect every time. What more could you ask for? A Super Bowl touchdown on this one!!!
January 17, 2011 01:12pm
garrettsambo says:
I love this recipe. It sounds delicious. I love the combination of ingredients. Turkey, cranberry and bacon sounds great. garrettsambo@aol.com
January 17, 2011 02:59am
olesholman@gmail.com says:
I can hardly wait until I have some left over turkey. This will be a good way to bring sparkle to leftovers even for my readers club luncheon.
January 17, 2011 02:17am
kacklemo says:
It was really hard to choose., but I chose the After Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich because it has all of my favorite ingredients in it, the combination is just heavenly!
January 16, 2011 09:00pm
MrsWW says:
There's nothing better than a turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving with cranberry chutney. Then add Brie & bacon. Yum, what a great combination.!
January 16, 2011 11:58am
AsTheNight says:
This is my favorite recipe because it's a very easy way to present "leftovers" in a new and different way. Plus, I love cranberry chutney.
January 16, 2011 11:47am
patdmullican says:
This is such a good way to enjoy an after Thanksgiving sandwich. Home made cranberry chutney makes this special along with the crusty homemade sourdough bread. I love the texture added by using the iron skillet.
January 14, 2011 07:18pm
patdmullican says:
A delicious way to enjoy an after Thanksgiving sandwich. Much better with homemade cranberry chutney that is easy to make. Love using the iron skillet as it gives the homemade bread a crunchy texture.Comfort food for sure.
January 14, 2011 07:12pm
hattiejo says:
I've often made this sandwich, but without the brie and bacon. Grilling would add another dimension to an already delightful combination. Next time, for sure!
January 14, 2011 04:32pm
patriciaiverstine@yahoo.com says:
My family ate this sandwich with a bowl of Acorn Squash soup it was delish. For a little spice in your life leave off the brie and add pepper jack cheese "BAM".
January 14, 2011 03:56pm
RonnaF says:
Everything about this recipe sounds fabulous! My all time favorite meal to prepare is Thanksgiving dinner, and the leftovers are worth the wait! I made a copy of this recipe, and I'll be trying it next year with my Thanksgiving leftovers! Delicious!
January 14, 2011 03:26pm
bthomp1957@gmail.com says:
I am a retired vocational teacher, and making sourdough bread is my hobby.
This recipe enhances my fresh loaf and pleases my husband's love of Thanks-
giving turkey and cranberries.
January 14, 2011 09:30am
jzienert@aol.com says:
I have always loved turkey sandwich with cranberry chutney, but I had never tried it with brie and bacon, now that is my favorite after Thanksgiving and anytime sandwich
January 13, 2011 02:07pm
unlimitedblessings6 says:
Leftovers are truly the best! After the very busy day, make this sandwich with a little leftover dressing and a cup of tea and curl up with a book and enjoy!
January 13, 2011 01:27pm
lindajoharmon says:
This is a wonderful sandwich to share anytime of the year with family and friends. Love all the ingredients. No effort to prepare.
January 13, 2011 01:04pm
jag2222 says:
This recipe sounds like me because I love making specialty sandwiches. The turkey with the tangy relish would make a wonderful taste sensation.
January 13, 2011 11:26am
luckylad says:
I picked the one with the turkey because the other two choices just didn't appeal to me.
January 13, 2011 09:39am
drfrn40 says:
Just reading this recipe makes my mouth water! And it is easy enough for anyone to prepare! Although all of our leftovers are gone, I might just have to prepare another turkey just to try it!
January 12, 2011 05:33pm
jeepinjeannie says:
Turkey and cranberries just go together. You always have left over turkey and what a great way to change up the same old ways to use it. Keep those ideas coming
January 12, 2011 05:12pm
Norma5Star says:
Turkey with cranberries! Wonderful! It's good to send loved ones and friends home with a new recipe to remember the Thanksgiving Day meal. It's always a reminder of how great the gathering was. Thanks, P. Allen for a great sandwich.
January 12, 2011 03:43pm
Norma5Star says:
Turkey with cranberries! Wonderful! Itâs good to send loved ones and friends home with a new recipe to remember the Thanksgiving Day meal. Itâs always a reminder of how great the gathering was. Thanks, P. Allen for a great sandwich.
January 12, 2011 03:39pm
LadyBug99 says:
Oh my! Each of these ingredients taken individually is a delish treat. Together, well, they are nothing short of a feast! I can imagine my family "gobbling up" these sandwiches!
January 12, 2011 01:41pm
Linda B says:
Whoah! What a great sandwich - a meal in itself. Would be great for Christmas or New Years Eve party too. Your recipes always give me a feeling of warmth inside. Thanks for the cozy heart hug!
January 12, 2011 12:19pm
mfetz1 says:
Okay, so you are a fantastic gardener AND cook! Sourdough bread, turkey, brie, cranberry chutney, arugula, bacon, & butter! Makes my mouth just water! The flavors explode in your mouth with extreme pleasure! Thank you, Allen!
January 12, 2011 11:54am
Connieps says:
This includes everything I love....I can't imagine a better "after Thanksgiving" sandwich!!!
January 12, 2011 10:41am
nlinaburg@hotmail.com says:
A good idea would be to make lots of these sandwiches & skip all the to-do of Thanksgiving Dinner itself..
January 12, 2011 09:21am
bshaw1221@windstream.net says:
Brie, bacon and butter! I must be dreaming.......added to the turkey dinner leftovers just makes it more wonderful!
January 12, 2011 08:29am
tdavis says:
LOVED, THIS RECIPE. MY TASTEBUDS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. WARM FUDGE CAKE WITH HOMEMADE ICE CREAM FOR DESSERT
January 11, 2011 07:50pm
EVEPEARSON says:
This super healthy sandwich is the first in my 2011 repertoire! Why save it for Thanksgiving?
January 11, 2011 05:10pm
Pumpkin Patty says:
Awesome recipe. Better than any fancy sandwich at the expensive gourmet soup and sandwich restaurants. You could impress anyone with a luncheon of these delightful sandwiches.
January 11, 2011 04:00pm
bairdmtn@hotmail.com says:
Nothing better than a leftover turkey sandwich! Even better that the day of the feast! YumYum!!
January 11, 2011 02:04pm
reebolton says:
What's not to like about this?! The combination of each of the ingredients, from the bread to the - well, to the last bite ! - is absolutely DEE-licious!!! I'd not made cranberry chutney before... - I'm a believer!!
January 11, 2011 01:17pm
gardenwitch says:
I make cranberry chutney every year and love it with turkey. Will have try adding the bacon to my sandwich. Sounds heavenly. Whats not better with bacon!
January 11, 2011 12:51pm
faison says:
I love Cranberry Chutney and turkey. Combining these with bacon, brie & arugula & toasting it just makes it more wonderful. A real treat for a cold winter day.
January 11, 2011 12:07pm
CHErrera says:
This recipe stands on its own and is no longer about leftovers! A delicious turkey roast combined with the tangy Cranberry Chutney is an explosion of flavors! An added benefit in a hard economy is the more resourceful the more reasons to give thanks!
January 11, 2011 11:50am
HopScotchMama says:
On days like Thanksgiving I rarely get a chance to sit down and enjoy the feast! It is only later with a sandwich like this that I am able to relax and enjoy the feast of labor...and maybe have a laugh or two about my wonderful family!
January 11, 2011 11:39am
fordcoupe37@yahoo.com says:
my family enjoys this sandwich. i love to use the bacon without nitrate . that kind of bacon is great on this sandwich. thanks again
January 11, 2011 11:33am
mauumbau@yahoo.com says:
I love this combo, will try to have this more then Thanksgiving.
January 11, 2011 10:59am
reformist55 says:
Turkey and Cranberry, can it get any more Thanksgiving than that! Reminds me of the old song, I like bread and butter, I like toast and jam, well, I like turkey and cranberry, that's what my moma fed us, we are her loving fans!
January 11, 2011 10:26am
Skincare536@earthlink.net says:
This is a favorite my Sister and I enjoyed when she was alive! I make these now and think of her when I eat them.
January 11, 2011 10:04am
karenmcalister says:
I am sending this to my chef, son. He will love this. I just wish you would have included the cranberry chutney receipe. Is it in the book?
January 11, 2011 09:26am
Sweetpea65 says:
It just doesn't get any better than this. The blend of these items for a sandwich is just scrumptious!
Mmm!
January 11, 2011 09:24am
Joyous64 says:
There's nothing better than left-over turkey sandwiches and the cranberry relish made it even better though I did add a tiny bit of dressing
January 11, 2011 09:04am
jolybe says:
WOW! We used leftover turkey we cooked in our infra-red cooker. We always look for new & different recipes for our leftovers & liked this combo of ingredients. We will try this out on our whole family next time we do a turkey
January 11, 2011 08:36am
aybehrens says:
I LOVE sandwiches. Turkey sandwich with a little cranberry is oh, so delicious! Also good is turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy sandwich. YUMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 11, 2011 02:01am
LoSchu says:
I love this recipe -- I used to get a sandwich like this at a favorite restaurant of mine in Santa Fe, NM. It's the ultimate comfort food.
January 11, 2011 01:34am
unduki says:
Yum! My new special sandwich for that After-The-Holidays ME time.
January 11, 2011 01:14am
redhawk says:
Cranberry chutney and bacon realy make this have a great taste!
January 11, 2011 01:01am
cclark_319@yahoo.com says:
cranberries compliment the leftover turkey and give the sandwich a festive touch.
January 10, 2011 11:30pm
alterlisa says:
I'd rather have leftover turkey on a sandwich than turkey with the trimmings anytime.
January 10, 2011 11:01pm
haliastur4@yahoo.com says:
Love this gourmet sandwich that also helps us use leftovers and stretch our food budget - I also use Turkey or Veggie Bacon to put my own spin on for those of us who don't eat Pork! It's delish, P. Allen, Thanks!
January 10, 2011 10:44pm
nadamson62@gmail.com says:
Thoughts of PAllen will be there everytime I prepare this recipe. It will give me the same inspiration he had after Thanksgiving to always remember our treasured holiday with Friends & Family with a Medley of flavors in the Sandwich he shared with us.
January 10, 2011 10:37pm
lcastrogilchrist says:
Love the idea of use leftovers of turkey to do this recipe.... thanks
January 10, 2011 10:30pm
DD1026 says:
Comfort food with an elegant twist: perfect for next-day leftovers or as special treat for guests...
January 10, 2011 10:27pm
sae46 says:
This is great. I love any new recipe for after Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwiches. This was So GOOD!
January 10, 2011 09:18pm
jvallar says:
Move over BLT! The new BCT, Bacon, Cranberry and Turkey Sandwich, has arrived and it has moved up to number 1.
January 10, 2011 09:12pm
donna5555@hotmail.com says:
Great way to enjoy leftovers after Holidays and through-out the year. Delicious!
January 10, 2011 09:09pm
jrsoudyn@gmail.com says:
This is one of my most favorite sandwiches. It keeps Thanksgiving alive in my stomach as well as my heart!
January 10, 2011 08:38pm
wildeb62@charter.net says:
Leftover turkey, brie, cranberries, bacon -- what's not to like with this recipe! These are all reminders of a great Thanksgiving meal which you can savor and enjoy the next day!
January 10, 2011 08:36pm
newton says:
Oh my goodness. . . Just reading the recipe made my mouth water! This makes you want to skip thanksgiving and go straight to the leftovers
January 10, 2011 08:13pm
diane@holtaway.com says:
thank you for another recipe for turkey sandwiches - i am famous for my turkey salad so i am glad to have a new taste - i just love brie and bacon is showing up in all kinds of sandwiches now - the cranberries will add the extra excitement - thanks
January 10, 2011 08:01pm
rmichels says:
A pan-toasted turky sandwich with the complimenting flavors of bacon, arugula, cranberry chutney and brie makes for the perfect luch to bring family together once again for a simple yet delicious and memorable meal.
January 10, 2011 07:52pm
Gtrout169 says:
There is nothing like turkey sandwiches after thanksgiving. My wife made some for my coworkers with Cranberry chutney and they disappeared in minutes. Will get her to use this recipe!
January 10, 2011 07:43pm
hfinco@chartermi.net says:
The wonderful combination of ingredients is something I'm looking forward to the next time I cook a turkey. For sandwich lovers like us, this makes for a complete nutrious meal which we will really enjoy.
January 10, 2011 07:40pm
bieganski2@juno.com says:
the perfect combo to end the Thanksgiving holiday.
January 10, 2011 07:24pm
joan fore says:
I have a habit of taking a bite of all leftovers as I clean the table following a family holiday meal. I am often teased about this habit. I now have a good excuse for tasting turkey. I am checking it before making Turkey Sandwich with Chutney.
January 10, 2011 07:15pm
jtbcrum@yahoo.com says:
This recipe out does the traditional left over turkey sandwich. I think I might have to roast a turkey breast and give it a try. Brie is one of my favorite cheeses and I have never tried it on a sandwich. Thanks for the great recipe!
January 10, 2011 07:07pm
MoneyMoose says:
YOU HAVE A WINNER HERE! This will be our next favorite party food. Thanks for the fun of cooking and sharing with friends. Money Moose
January 10, 2011 07:02pm
MoneyMoose says:
I called my friends and told them, âCome over, Iâm going to cook something from P. Allen Smithâs web siteâ. Well, we girls didnât talk for the first ten minutes.
January 10, 2011 07:01pm
MoneyMoose says:
What grab my attention were the combination of turkey, sourdough, brie, arugula and bacon! I ran off to the store. I cooked exactly as instructed in my cast iron pan and to my surprise what a wonderful variety of flavors.
January 10, 2011 07:01pm
dlkasick@msn.com says:
Yum! Make it a panini-even better!
January 10, 2011 06:53pm
cross67 says:
One of my all time favorite sandwiches, love the contrast of the turkey with the wonderful tangy cra@nberry chutney--great after Thanksgiving , for sure. The crispy bacon crumbles is a nice suggested touch! Delish
January 10, 2011 06:42pm
cross67 says:
One of my all time favorite sandwiches, love the contrast of the turkey with the wonderful tangy cra@nberry chutney--great after Thanksgiving , for sure. The crispy bacon crumbles is a nice suggested touch! Delish
January 10, 2011 06:42pm
cross67 says:
One of my all time favorite sandwiches, love the contrast of the turkey with the wonderful tangy cra@nberry chutney--great after Thanksgiving , for sure. The crispy bacon crumbles is a nice suggested touch! Delish
January 10, 2011 06:42pm
ldrello says:
MMM!Mouth watering turkey. and cranberry sauce all hot by cooking in a skillet. This would be delicious right now on the evening of the BIG snow/ice storm here in January, 2011. Can't wait to make it.
January 10, 2011 06:42pm
southerndell says:
Turkey sandwiches the day after are a teenage memory......made with my Mother who died when I was 18 years! Still eating turkey sandwiches....watching BCS championship bowl tonight.......War Eagle....Auburn University!
January 10, 2011 06:21pm
HMWeir says:
For some time now I have used one of your Cranberry Chutney recipes, so it was natural for me to use with this turkey sandwich. Yum, Yum....so good. Thanks again
January 10, 2011 06:19pm
natmine says:
On a cold wintery day, nothing is better than a savory turkey sandwich with tangy cranberry chutney cooked in a hot buttery cast iron skillet along with the memories of spending time with your family on Thanksgiving Day?
January 10, 2011 06:11pm
roxhoj@hotmail.com says:
The perfect sandwich--especially with Brie and bacon!
January 10, 2011 05:58pm
pwilbur says:
I love turkey and I love cranberries they compliment each other nicely..This recipe is just right for left over turkey or any other turkey Thanks
January 10, 2011 05:53pm