If you’re like me you have probably stashed away some Thanksgiving leftovers, ensuring you have enough “stuff” for some tasty creations following the big meal.  I am a huge fan of the 3 days after Thanksgiving for just that reason. Lets get after this epic grilled cheese.

How To Use Leftover Turkey

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Print Recipe For Leftover Grilled Cheese

Yield: 1 servings

Prep time: 5 Minutes

Cook time:  15  Minutes

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Ingredients

Measure        Ingredient                                                                     

2 Slices          Bread, Oat or Whole Grain, Dark Bread - Thick slices             

As needed     Butter, softened                            

4 Slices          Turkey Breast - Medium thickness            

4 Tbsp            Stuffing, Traditional - or to taste

2 Tbsp            Cranberry Sauce, Whole berries - or to taste                                        

2 Tbsp            Jalapeno Jelly, HOT - or to taste

2 Slices          Provolone Cheese, or choice of Cheese

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Cooking Directions

• Add the cast iron skillet to your Traeger Grill and start the grill

• Heat your Traeger Ironwood to 450 degrees (with the skillet on the grill)

• Assemble the Sandwich as Follows

  • Bottom Bread – inside spread with jalapeno jelly

  • Stuffing

  • Cranberry Sauce

  • Turkey

  • Cheese

  • Top Bread – inside spread with jalapeno jelly

  • Spread both outside parts of the bread with butter

• Open the Traeger and add the prepared sandwich to the skillet

• Adjust the heat as needed

• Cook both sides until toasted to your desired doneness and until cheese it melted and ingredients are hot

• Using heat resistant gloves or tongs, remove the skillet from the grill

• Place on a heat safe trivet or stand

• Remove the sandwich to your cutting board

• Cut from corner to corner

• Serve with Gravy for dipping if desired

• Devour

Grills / Grill Gear Used

• Lodge Cast Iron Skillet  Ace SKU – 6102974

• Traeger Ironwood 885 Ace SKU - 8016786

• Traeger Reserve Blend Pellets Ace SKU - 8015887

Published on 10/10/2022.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions before using any product.

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