Description
This Open Faced Turkey Cranberry Provolone Sandwich Melt is the ultimate comfort food upgrade. It takes crusty French bread and layers it with creamy mayonnaise, bright cranberry sauce, tender shredded turkey, and savory stuffing. Topped with a generous slice of provolone and broiled until bubbly and golden, it’s a warm, open-faced hug on a plate that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French Bread, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
- 2-3 cups Cooked Turkey, shredded
- 2-3 cups Stuffing / Dressing
- 6 large slices Provolone Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Move your oven rack to the upper-middle position and set your oven to BROIL. Place the French bread halves cut-side up on a large baking sheet.
- Spread Base Layers: Spread ¼ cup of mayonnaise evenly over each bread half. Next, spoon the cranberry sauce over the mayo and spread it out.
- Layer Turkey and Stuffing: Arrange the shredded turkey evenly over the cranberry sauce. Sprinkle the stuffing over the top of the turkey.
- Top with Cheese: Lay the provolone cheese slices over the stuffing, covering the sandwich as much as possible.
- Broil: Place the baking sheet under the broiler. Broil for approximately 5 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two to set. Slice into individual portions and serve warm.
Notes
- Cranberry Type: Using whole berry cranberry sauce adds a wonderful texture, but jellied sauce works too if you prefer a smoother layer.
- Temperature Tip: If your leftovers are cold from the fridge, warm the turkey and stuffing slightly in the microwave before assembling to ensure the sandwich heats through completely under the broiler.
- Watch the Broiler: Broilers can go from golden to burnt in seconds. Keep a close eye on the bread edges and cheese!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Lunch, Leftovers
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
