Can I substitute turkey with other meats?

Yes, roast chicken or ham make excellent alternatives to turkey, providing similar flavors and textures.

Is toasting the brioche necessary?

Toasting the brioche is optional but enhances flavor and adds a slight crunch to the sandwich.

Omit the turkey and use roasted vegetables or nut roast slices for a satisfying vegetarian option.

Lightly buttering and grilling the sandwich helps create a crisp exterior, preventing sogginess while warming the filling.

Crisps or a simple fresh salad complement the sandwich nicely, adding crunch or freshness.

A festive, affordable sandwich featuring classic holiday flavors layered between soft brioche slices—perfect for a quick, delicious Christmas treat.

This sandwich quickly became a family favorite during the holidays thanks to its perfect balance of savory and sweet ingredients.

Bread: 8 slices brioche bread
Fillings: 200 g cooked turkey breast, sliced (can use leftover or deli turkey), 4 tbsp cranberry sauce, 100 g cooked stuffing (store-bought or homemade), 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 4 slices mild cheddar cheese (optional)
Vegetables: 1 small handful baby spinach or lettuce leaves, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Butter: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Step 1:: Lightly toast the brioche slices until golden (optional for extra flavor).
Step 2:: Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice.
Step 3:: On four slices, layer turkey, a spoonful of cranberry sauce, stuffing, a slice of cheddar cheese (if using), and a few spinach or lettuce leaves.
Step 4:: Top with thin slices of red onion.
Step 5:: Place the remaining brioche slices on top, mayonnaise side down.
Step 6:: Lightly butter the outsides of each sandwich.
Step 7:: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the filling is warmed through.
Step 8:: Slice and serve immediately.

Our family loves gathering around the table to enjoy these sandwiches fresh and warm during the Christmas season.

Serve with a side of crisps or a simple salad for a complete meal.

Nonstick skillet or grill pan, bread knife, spatula

Contains wheat (brioche), egg (mayonnaise, brioche), milk (cheese, butter, brioche). Always check product labels for allergens.

This sandwich makes for a delightful and simple Christmas treat any time of the day.

→ Can I substitute turkey with other meats?: Yes, roast chicken or ham make excellent alternatives to turkey, providing similar flavors and textures.
→ Is toasting the brioche necessary?: Toasting the brioche is optional but enhances flavor and adds a slight crunch to the sandwich.
→ Can I make a vegetarian version?: Omit the turkey and use roasted vegetables or nut roast slices for a satisfying vegetarian option.
→ How do I keep the sandwich from becoming soggy?: Lightly buttering and grilling the sandwich helps create a crisp exterior, preventing sogginess while warming the filling.
→ What side dishes pair well with this sandwich?: Crisps or a simple fresh salad complement the sandwich nicely, adding crunch or freshness.