Next-Day Turkey, Cranberry & Smoked Gouda Melt

Golden griddled turkey, cranberry and smoked gouda melt sliced on the diagonal with melted cheese oozing out Golden griddled turkey, cranberry and smoked gouda melt sliced on the diagonal with melted cheese oozing out

Leftovers, Leveled Up, Gooey Smoked Gouda

The day-after sandwich built to use up the fridge: leftover turkey and stuffing griddled between sourdough with cranberry sauce and Yancey's Fancy Smoked Gouda, which melts long and stretchy for a seriously gooey pull.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Serves: 4

What You Will Need

  • 8 sourdough bread slices
  • 12 oz leftover turkey, sliced
  • 8 oz Yancey's Fancy Smoked Gouda, sliced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup leftover stuffing, warmed (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

What To Do

  1. Butter the Bread: Spread softened butter on one side of each of the 8 sourdough slices. The buttered sides will face out.
  2. Build the Sandwiches: On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, spread Dijon mustard and cranberry sauce. Layer on the turkey, warm stuffing (if using) and smoked gouda, then top with the remaining slices, buttered side out.
  3. Griddle Low and Slow: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low. Add the sandwiches and press gently. Cook until the bottom is deep golden.
  4. Flip and Finish: Flip and cook until the second side is golden and the smoked gouda is fully melted and oozing.
  5. Slice and Serve: Rest for 1 minute, slice on the diagonal and serve warm.

Pro Tips:

Low, patient heat melts the gouda all the way through before the bread burns. No stuffing on hand? A handful of crispy fried onions adds a similar crunch.