You know that tempting sandwich combination from Panera Bread? Well, I’m making it a bit healthier using sprouted grain bread, extra virgin olive oil and clean eating, Simple Cranberry Sauce. This Sprouted Grain Turkey Cranberry and Brie Panini is a great meal to use up those delicious leftovers from Thanksgiving.
Sprouted Grain Turkey Cranberry and Brie Panini
I am a little obsessed with making panini creations. They are a huge hit with my kids and a really quick and easy hot meal. I usually pair them with a nice salad. A good winter fruit salad with greens would be a pretty epic side dish for this meal. You can also whip up this amazing broccoli in no time flat, it’s a winner with my kiddos.
You can get pretty creative between two slices of bread. Mix up the cheese, layer different types of cheese together, switch up the meats, add roasted vegetables. I mean, the possibilities are endless.
I love using sprouted grain bread or a good quality sourdough for a more nutrient-dense bread option. There a lot of good options in local grocery stores now for higher fiber and fermented breads. These breads don’t have a long shelf life, but luckily they freeze beautifully in a sealed storage container.
If you have a favorite panini recipe creation to share, tag me on social! I love seeing what you make!
Make sure that you layer your cheese so that it’s next to both pieces of bread. That way the sandwich holds together well and all that cheesy goodness gets nice and melted. 🙂
A few more favorite recipes with repurposed leftovers…
Use up leftover holiday ham for this delicious Slow Cooker Ham Vegetable Soup
Leftover chicken works great in this Gluten-Free {Keto-Friendly} Chicken Butternut Squash Casserole
Use up leftover steak to make tasty meals with these Meal Prep Ideas Using Flank Steak
- 4 slices sprouted grain bread such as Ezekiel bread (if frozen, thaw before preparing)
- 4-6 thin slices white meat turkey breast about 1 1/2 cups
- 4 tsp dijon mustard
- 8 thin slices brie cheese with rind
- 4 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- salt and pepper to taste
- Heat panini maker, or heat a skillet on medium-high heat (if using a panini iron press)
- Spread 1 tsp dijon on each slice of bread
- Top two pieces bread with 4 thin slices brie cheese
- Layer turkey and cranberry sauce on top
- Add remaining 3-4 slices brie on each sandwich
- Top with bread and cook in a skillet or panini press until cheese is ooey-gooey and oozing out from sides
- Serve warm.
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What a terrific sandwich! As a huge fan of brie, this looks totally irresistible!
Thank you Liz! I’m a brie lover, too!
What a truly sweet and savory sandwich! Yum!
Love a great grain bread like that but you did me in with the brie, my fav!!
I LOVE the combination of cranberries and brie, so yummy! I’d make myself a panini using just those ingredients and no turkey and be perfectly content 🙂
Thanks Shaina! You could always add some Tofurky. 😉
The Brie just takes this over the top! Now you have me craving it!
Thank you Brianne!
This panini looks great! I’d like one for lunch, please.
Thank you David!
SImple and delicious! I love a good Thanksgiving sandwich!
Lovely photos!
Thank you Amy!
Mmmmm, this looks so good. I love the mix of the brie with the sweet and tangy cranberry sauce and spicy mustard! I have a panini maker and I use it a lot. I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thank you Lisa! Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh Amee! You had me at brie girl!!
Oh yum! I love Panera’s version, but just know this homemade, healthier take on it!
Cranberry and brie may be one of my favorite sandwich combos in the world. I LOVE that picture of the cheese slabs just sitting on there waiting to be melted! Happy happy holidays!
Thank you Ala! Happy holidays to you! 🙂
I have leftover brie and I’ll have the rest tomorrow so its yes to these yummy sammies!
Loving everything about this! Brie is by far my fave cheese (well, except for chevre!)
Oh I might die for one of these – look at that cheese!! Love it!