Recipe: turkey cranberry green chile sandwich
Hey, it’s Elastic Waistband Day Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving, good people of the interwebs! Our day is going to be filled with non-Thanksgiving activities like hitting the backcountry, eating miso black cod, cleaning the house, playing with Kaweah. Despite the voluntary lack of the turkey feast, this holiday – for me – is ALL about giving thanks.
thankful for sunsets (and sunrises)
I’m in a different place than where I used to be on Thanksgivings past. It used to be that we’d contemplate what we were thankful for as the holiday neared. We’d write lists in school and bring them home for our parents to read. Now, my life’s experiences have put me in a mindset that is ever-grateful for being alive, for having my health, for my loved ones, for my community, for this community, for the beautiful world around me. And even though Grandma and Kris are no longer here, I’m am so very very thankful that they were such important parts of my life. It doesn’t matter if it is Thanksgiving or the first day of Spring – I give thanks daily. It’s kind of like Thanksgiving every day without the feasting.
thankful for this little goofball
my pup romping in the snow
So yeah, I dissed Thanksgiving dinner again this year. The only thing I made that is remotely Thanksgiving is the cranberry sauce, because it goes with everything. While people at the store were picking up a whole turkey, I was the only one getting sliced turkey for sandwiches. That’s right… just because I didn’t roast a bird this year doesn’t mean I have to go without the sandwich. You know of what I speak.
turkey, bread, cheese, green chiles, cranberry sauce (hells yeah!)
slice some good bread
Leftovers. Chances are good that you’ll have leftover turkey and that can be a wonderful thing in my book. Definitely use that carcass for turkey broth. But back to sandwiches: use that turkey for some sandwich action, won’t you? Turkey reubens, open faced hot turkey sandwiches, turkey BLTs, and why not a grilled turkey and Swiss with cranberry sauce and roasted green chiles?
butter the bread
set on a hot skillet
I was already there with the grilled turkey and Swiss with cranberry sauce. It was Jeremy who suggested the addition of roasted green chiles because 1) we have a lot in our freezer and 2) he’s a New Mexico native. The sandwich had the creamy, salty, tangy, sweet, and now we added spicy. We could all use a little more spice in our lives.
melt the cheese without burning the bread
slather on that cranberry sauce
I can’t believe I had never thought to add roasted green chiles to this sandwich. Most turkey sandwiches make me sleepy, but the extra little zing in this one livens it up nicely. [If you didn’t score Hatch green chiles during the harvest, you can probably purchase roasted green chiles in the can or if you’re lucky – frozen. If you can’t find any, a Google search on hatch green chiles will bring up some vendors from New Mexico who will ship them frozen. I love the Big Jims.] It’s a great way to put a dent in those leftovers, but I wouldn’t let the holiday dictate when to make this sandwich – you can make it any time. Happy Thanksgiving!!
pretty strata of colors
and some extra cranberry sauce on the side
Turkey Cranberry Green Chile Sandwich
[print recipe]
butter
2 slices bread, your choice (I used French bread)
1-2 slices Swiss cheese (or any cheese you like)
2-3 roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled and seeded
2-3 slices turkey breast
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
Heat a skillet on medium flame. Butter one side of each piece of bread and place the buttered side down on the skillet. Lay the cheese on top of one slice of bread, then layer the green chiles on top of the cheese. Place the turkey on top of the other slice of bread. Monitor the bread bottoms – they should turn golden, but not black. Meanwhile, the cheese should be melting too. Ideally, you want the cheese to be melted when the bread has turned a deep golden brown. Remove the sandwich from the pan and spread cranberry sauce on the turkey (or under the turkey – I like it on my bread). Serve hot. Makes one sandwich.
November 24th, 2011: 12:18 am
filed under bread, fruit, lunch, meat, recipes, sandwiches, savory, spicy, vegetables
FAQs
Cheese: Swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses all pair well with turkey. Buy slices directly from the deli counter, or slice off the block with a cheese slicer. Lettuce: Green leaf or romaine lettuce adds much needed crunch. Remove the thick rib from romaine lettuce to make it easier to build the sandwich.
How many calories in a turkey and cranberry sandwich? ›
There are 610 calories in 1 serving of Togo's Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich - Regular. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
How to eat turkey with cranberry sauce? ›
How to serve it. Place the sliced turkey on a serving platter with a few sprigs of thyme and some fresh cranberries for a beautifully presented dish! Serve the cranberry sauce on the side or spread it on top of the turkey before serving.
What is the best bread for leftover turkey sandwiches? ›
Many sandwiches later, I've found sliced white sourdough holds up best. Regular, bagged sandwich bread gets soggy under the weight of the filling. Anything seedy or crusty doesn't have the right amount of squish and will cut the roof of your mouth when you go to take a bite.
What is the most famous sandwich in turkey? ›
Kumru is a Turkish sandwich on a bun, typically with cheese, tomato, and sausage. The name of this street food translates as 'collared dove', and derives from the shape of the sandwich. The original kumru was ring-shaped and covered with sesame seeds.
What kind of cheese is good on a cold turkey sandwich? ›
A turkey sandwich could use provolone, or havarti, or Muenster, or Swiss or American, or gouda —aka, any mild cheese, if you don't want the cheese to be intrusive.
Is a turkey sandwich good for a diet? ›
Pros: Turkey is low in fat and lower in calories than many other meats. Three ounces has about 90 calories and three grams of fat. It provides a variety of B-vitamins and the antioxidant selenium.
Is turkey sandwich healthy for weight loss? ›
Turkey and chicken sandwiches are great staples if you're trying to lose weight, but they're far from the only sources of low-calorie protein and fiber. Other lean protein foods include beans, seafood, tofu, low-fat and non-fat dairy products, eggs, pork tenderloin and lean cuts of beef.
How many calories in a homemade turkey sandwich with mayo? ›
Turkey sandwich, with mayo (1 sandwich) contains 27.7g total carbs, 26.2g net carbs, 11.4g fat, 28.5g protein, and 335 calories.
What is the best sauce for turkey? ›
Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is a classic choice for a turkey sandwich, and it can be flavored with herbs, spices, or other ingredients to add extra flavor. Mustard: Mustard is another popular choice for a turkey sandwich, and it comes in a variety of flavors, including yellow, Dijon, and spicy brown.
Mayonnaise is favored by the majority, however. (Both Hellmann's and Duke's have adamant fan bases.) Mayo is a simple and apt pairing when the sandwich consists of richly flavored dark meat. Pat Eby takes it up a notch, though, mixing equal parts of Duke's with a country Dijon.
Why do people eat cranberries with turkey? ›
Turkey is often dry, salty, and bland, which makes it the perfect partner for something sweet and moist. Cranberries are not overly sweet. Their tartness pairs well with the more bland-tasting turkey. Our palates would be bored by singular tastes.
What is the best bun for a turkey sandwich? ›
The main two ingredients in this sandwich that I'd pay extra attention to are the bread and the turkey. A really good loaf of rye bread (sourdough would be great, too), one that is crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and has that “just baked” quality will do this turkey sandwich wonders.
What cheese melts best on sandwiches? ›
With both meltability and flavor in mind, here are the five best cheeses to use for your next grilled cheese.
- Mozzarella. From pizza to mozzarella sticks, we already know what mozzarella is capable of when it comes to epic cheese pulls. ...
- Brie/Bloomy Rind. ...
- Comté/Raclette/Gruyère. ...
- Young Gouda. ...
- American Cheese.
Tomato and mozzarella are a classic pairing. Throw in a little spicy mustard, turkey and red onion and you've got a deluxe grilled cheese in miniature.
Is turkey and cheese a good combo? ›
These hot turkey & cheese is the perfect upgraded lunch or even dinner! Especially in summer when you want dinner to be quick & easy! This sandwich is loaded with turkey, melty cheese, tomato, and the most delicious sauce. We paired it with a lightly dressed salad for a perfect meal!
Recipe: turkey cranberry green chile sandwich
