Bump up the flavor of this turkey brie sandwich for one with a homemade award winning wild blueberry mustard. While you can eat it year round, it's great for Thanksgiving leftovers.
[Originally posted 11/2016 for a Wild Blueberries recipe contest (I was eligible to win a prize, but was not compensated for my time).
It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
UPDATE: this recipe was chosen as a 'runner up' in the Wild Blueberries recipe contest-so obviously it's delicious!
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This turkey brie sandwich is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, or just make it for an easy weekday lunch. If you need Thanksgiving side dish ideas, make sure to check these recipes out.
I love this sandwich because it's quite simple, but with 3 ingredients (for the blueberry mustard), you turn it into something really special.
This blueberry mustard is so good, you'll definitely want to make extra. Dip french fries and veggies in it. And definitely have some for when you make chicken burgers.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the grilled turkey brie sandwich recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.
- Whole Grain Mustard: You may be able to use dijon mustard instead of the whole grain version, but I'm not sure.
- Frozen Wild Blueberries: Use frozen wild or regular blueberries, although the wild blueberries will be more flavorful. This mustard also works better with frozen berries because they have more liquid in them, when they thaw.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds help thicken the blueberry mustard when they absorb some of the juices from the frozen blueberries. That's why I recommend frozen berries instead of fresh ones.
- Brie Cheese
- Turkey: Use deli or leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Either works.
- Bread
- Arugula: topping this easy grilled turkey and brie sandwich with fresh, pepper arugula adds so much flavor. I highly recommend it.
Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
1. Start your turkey brie sandwich by making blueberry mustard: combine thawed wild blueberries, whole grain mustard, and chia seeds. Set aside to thicken.
2. Make sandwiches by placing 2 slices brie, turkey on top of a slice of bread. Then place second slice of bread on top.
3. Add butter or cooking spray to a small saucepan, and heat over medium heat. Grill sandwich in small saucepan until cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
4. Remove your turkey brie sandwich from saucepan and place on serving plate. Remove top slice of bread, and set on the side. Spoon wild blueberry mustard on top of turkey and cheese, then add a handful of arugula to sandwich.
5. Replace top slice of bread and serve your turkey brie sandwich.
Substitutions/Tips
- Serve your turkey brie sandwich with chips and/or a green salad.
- Use regular frozen blueberries if you can't find wild blueberries, but know that they won't be as flavorful or tart as the wild variety.
- Remove blueberries from freezer 30 minutes before making sandwiches to thaw, or thaw in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Place lid on pan to melt cheese more quickly and prevent bread from burning. You can also use the lid to press down the sandwich if it's too tall.
- Other great add-ins: cucumbers, sprouts, spinach, granny smith apple, ham are all great on this turkey brie sandwich.
FAQ
This brie cheese is so good with turkey, but if you don't have any on hand, sharp cheddar, provolone, and pepper jack would all be great. Turkey has such a mild flavor, that you really could pair any cheese with it.
If you don't have blueberries, or this blueberry mustard doesn't sound amazing to you, cranberry sauce post Thanksgiving, or the traditional mustard (yellow, dijon, or whole grain) & mayo.
How can I repurpose?
Enjoy your turkey brie sandwich as a wrap, or with crackers instead of bread as a snack-y style lunch.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- Turkey: add some to eggs, or make different sandwiches
- Brie: bake it with honey and figs.
- Arugula: Beet and Arugula Salad, Pear and Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza
- Bread: Serve it with any of these soups (like curry pumpkin, asparagus soup, and pumpkin turkey chili)
- Leftover blueberry mustard: top these Chicken Burgers with it
- Wild blueberries: Wild Blueberry Tea Smoothie
Did you make this turkey brie sandwich? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it/they turned out!
Grilled Turkey and Brie Sandwich for one
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
- small mixing bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon frozen Wild Blueberries thawed
- 1 teaspoon whole grain dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 slices brie sliced thin
- 3 oz turkey breast sliced
- 2 slices your favorite bread
- butter or cooking spray to cook sandwich in
- 1 handful arugula
Instructions
- Make blueberry mustard by combining 1 Tablespoon thawed wild blueberries, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon chia seeds. Set aside to thicken.
- Make sandwiches by placing 2 slices brie, 2 ounces turkey on top of one slice of bread, place second slice of bread on top. Add butter or cooking spray to a small saucepan, and heat over medium heat. Grill sandwich in small saucepan until cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove sandwich from saucepan and place on serving plate. Remove top slice of bread, and set on the side. Spoon wild blueberry mustard on top of turkey and cheese, then add a handful of arugula to sandwich. Replace top slice of bread. Eat immediately. Pair with chips &/or salad.
Notes
- Use regular frozen blueberries if you can't find wild blueberries, but know that they won't be as flavorful or tart as the wild variety.
- Remove blueberries from freezer 30 minutes before making sandwiches to thaw, or thaw in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Place lid on pan to melt cheese more quickly and prevent bread from burning. You can also use the lid to press down the sandwich if it's too tall.
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Hannah says
I never would have thought of DIY mustard, but this one is so good & so easy! thanks
Rebecca says
it's so good!
Brittany Poulson says
Okay, I'm making this sauce and putting it over chicken for dinner tonight. It looks SO good! Congrats on winning runner-up in the contest. You deserve it!
Rebecca says
ha! I know, it really is 😉 and you too! so exciting!!!
Elizabeth Shaw says
There are so many good things going on in this- I don't know where to start!
Rebecca says
ahhhhhh! This is one of my fave recipes! thanks Liz
Kaleigh @ Lively Table says
oh my gosh, this looks amazing! I'm not a huge sandwich person, but I'm definitely making this one!!
Rebecca says
Thanks Kaleigh! You can even use the wild blueberry mustard on anything else. I'm thinking it'd be super delicious on salmon
Mona says
Be still my heart! This sounds soooo good!
Rebecca says
Thanks Mona! That dressing goes well on just about anything!
Karman Meyer says
I can't think of a better way to enjoy leftover turkey!
Rebecca says
me neither 🙂 thanks!
Sarah says
THIS! Yes! I had turkey today and was thinking about a wild blueberry topping. I'm trying this!
Rebecca says
let me know how it is!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
I'm not waiting for Thanksgiving leftovers to make this!!
Rebecca says
I didn't either 🙂 thanks!