Holiday Leftover Chicken Cranberry (Printable Version)
Festive grilled sandwich with chicken, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and melty provolone on golden bread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fillings
01 - 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
02 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
03 - 1/2 cup stuffing
04 - 2 slices provolone cheese
→ Bread & Butter
05 - 4 slices sandwich bread
06 - Butter, as needed for grilling
# Directions:
01 - Arrange 2 slices of bread on a work surface. Top each with 1 slice of provolone cheese, followed by equal portions of shredded chicken, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Close with the remaining bread slices, ensuring the outer sides are buttered.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the pan, buttered side down. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden, cheese is melted, and fillings are heated through.
03 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet. Slice in half and serve immediately while warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick holiday meal remix using leftovers you already have
- Hearty filling and deeply satisfying for lunch or dinner
- Customizable using turkey or any holiday bread or sauce
- No extra prep required ready in twenty minutes
02 -
- High in protein and satisfying enough as a full meal
- A festive way to repurpose leftovers and trim food waste
- Pairs well with tomato soup or a green salad
03 -
- Soften the butter for even spreading so your bread does not tear
- Grill over medium heat not too high or the bread toasts fast but the cheese stays cold
- Press lightly with your spatula to help meld the layers together and never rush flipping Use a sharp knife for slicing to keep the fillings neatly inside
- If you have picky eaters let them layer their own sandwiches so everyone gets what they want