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    Home » 30 Minute Meals

    Brie Grilled Cheese with Turkey

    Published: Jul 15, 2020 » Modified: Oct 25, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 2 Comments

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    This Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese is waaaay better than your average grilled cheese sandwich. It's loaded with sliced turkey, fresh spring greens, TONS of ooey gooey melted Brie cheese, and a hint of whole grain mustard. It's the perfect weekday lunch! Comforting, super tasty, but simple and easy - I'm confident this will become a family favorite in no time!

    Overhead shot of a turkey and brie sandwich stacked on its side with chips
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    Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese

    You'll Love This

    • If you're a Brie lover like me, GET READY. I am a huge turkey sandwich lover too, but adding Brie and toasting it in butter just takes it to the next level. The greens keep it fresh tasting and the mustard is the perfect way to tie it all together. But seriously, the Brie is the best freaking part!
    • It's a simple lunch that's quick and easy to make. But it's got a little something special, so it feels more fun than your usual cold deli turkey sandwich. It's basically an adult grilled cheese, although my 4-year-old loves it too - but I serve her's without the whole grain mustard; too "spicy" for her. The best part is it only takes a few minutes to prepare with a handful of ingredients so it's totally approachable.
    • It's the perfect comfort food. Just enough ooey gooey cheese and crispy, buttered bread to feel indulgent, but it's also balanced out by the fresh greens and the tangy flavor of the whole grain mustard. When I'm craving something warm and comforting this is my go-to sandwich combination!
    Close up shot of a turkey and brie sandwich stacked on a cutting board

    Instructions

    Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until it melts.

    Large metal pan with melted butter in it

    While the butter is melting, assemble the sandwiches. Start by swiping a schmear of mustard across each slice of bread in a thin, even layer. 

    Photo showing how to assemble turkey and Brie grilled cheese

    Add a few slices of Brie to each slice of bread.

    Photo showing how to assemble turkey and Brie grilled cheese

    Then add a handful of green on top of two of the pieces of bread.

    Photo showing how to assemble turkey and Brie grilled cheese

    Then add a few slices of turkey on top of the greens.

    Photo showing how to assemble turkey and Brie grilled cheese

    Fold the mustard and Brie slices over the turkey, creating two sandwiches. 

    Two turkey and Brie sandwiches on a cutting board

    Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the sandwich is dark golden brown and toasted. Flip, add remaining tablespoon butter to the pan, swirl sandwiches around to soak up the butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then cover with a lid and cook for another minute or until that side is also dark golden brown.

    Large metal pan with turkey and Brie grilled cheese

    The sandwich is ready once the the Brie is all melted and gooey.

    Close up shot of a grilled turkey and Brie sandwich on a cutting board

    Slice and enjoy!

    Close up shot of a sliced turkey and brie sandwich sitting on a cutting board

    Tips

    • Be sure when you're layering to start with the cheese, then the greens, then the turkey. Putting the cheese on outside makes sure that it melts easily and quickly. Placing the greens in the middle helps to sandwich them in and creates a bit of a seal so they don't spill out.
    • It's tempting to try to cook this turkey Brie grilled cheese on higher heat to make it cooker faster, but cooking it over low heat ensures that the cheese has plenty of time to melt and that the turkey and greens get warmed through as well. Low and slow is the name of the game here!
    • Adding a lid to the pan for the last minute or so of cooking will ensure that the Brie gets completely melted and is ooey gooey as soon as you slice into the sandwich. If you don't have a lid for your pan, just use a large plate, but be careful removing the plate afterward as it will get hot pretty quickly.
    • If you aren't a fan of sourdough, first of all - what is wrong with you?! And second, you can use whatever bread you like. I do like to use something more sturdy than your classic white or wheat bread though. My top choice for this Brie grilled cheese is always sourdough, but any kind of "artisan-style" bread will work. You're looking for something with a crusty outside and a sturdy inside. A few types that work well are:
      • French baguette
      • Boule
      • Italian loaf or country loaf
      • Ciabatta
      • Rye
    • For the greens, I like to use a spring green mix, but any dark leafy green will work including:
      • arugula
      • romaine
      • mustard greens
      • green leaf lettuce
      • frisee
    Overhead shot of a turkey and brie sandwich stacked on its side with chips

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    This Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese is waaaay better than your average grilled cheese sandwich. It's loaded with sliced turkey, fresh spring greens, TONS of ooey gooey melted Brie cheese, and a hint of whole grain mustard. It's the perfect weekday lunch! Comforting, super tasty, but simple and easy - I'm confident this will become a family favorite in no time!

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 4 slices sourdough bread
    • 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
    • 4 oz. Brie cheese, sliced into thin wedges
    • 1 cup fresh spring greens
    • 5-6 oz. sliced turkey
    • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

    Instructions

    1. Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until it melts.
    2. While the butter is melting, assemble the sandwiches. Start by swiping a schmear of mustard across each slice of bread in a thin, even layer. 
    3. Add a few slices of Brie to each slice of bread on top of the mustard.
    4. Then add a handful of green on top of two of the pieces of bread.
    5. Then add a few slices of turkey on top of the greens.
    6. Fold the mustard and Brie slices over the turkey, creating two sandwiches. 
    7. Add to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the sandwich is dark golden brown and toasted. 
    8. Flip, add remaining tablespoon butter to the pan, swirl sandwiches around to soak up the butter.
    9. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then cover with a lid and cook for another minute or until that side is also dark golden brown and the Brie is melted. 
    10. Slice and enjoy!

    Notes

    Be sure when you're layering to start with the cheese, then the greens, then the turkey. Putting the cheese on outside makes sure that it melts easily and quickly. Placing the greens in the middle helps to sandwich them in and creates a bit of a seal so they don't spill out.

    It's tempting to try to cook this turkey Brie grilled cheese on higher heat to make it cooker faster, but cooking it over low heat ensures that the cheese has plenty of time to melt and that the turkey and greens get warmed through as well. Low and slow is the name of the game here!

    Adding a lid to the pan for the last minute or so of cooking will ensure that the Brie gets completely melted and is ooey gooey as soon as you slice into the sandwich. If you don't have a lid for your pan, just use a large plate, but be careful removing the plate afterward as it will get hot pretty quickly.

    If you aren't a fan of sourdough, first of all - what is wrong with you?! And second, you can use whatever bread you like. I do like to use something more sturdy than your classic white or wheat bread though. My top choice is always sourdough, but any kind of "artisan-style" bread will work. You're looking for something with a crusty outside and a sturdy inside. A few types that work well are French baguette, boule, Italian loaf or country loaf, Ciabatta, or Rye.

    For the greens, I like to use a spring green mix, but any dark leafy green will work including arugula, romaine, mustard greens, green leaf lettuce, or frisee lettuce.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 559
    • Sugar: 3.8 g
    • Sodium: 1576.3 mg
    • Fat: 31 g
    • Saturated Fat: 18 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 38.6 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 29.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 122 mg

    Keywords: Brie cheese sandwich, Brie cheese recipes, adult grilled cheese

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    1. Christina

      August 08, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious!! We love sourdough here at my house and I'm always looking for unique grilled sandwiches. I will definitely be making this as soon as the weather cools off. It's a perfect fall meal

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      • Kylie Lato

        August 09, 2020 at 10:55 am

        Could not agree more, Christina! This is one our family's favorites 🙂

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