Cast Iron Turkey & Cranberry Grilled Cheese

Golden grilled cheese sandwich filled with turkey slices and cranberry sauce cooking in a cast iron skillet.

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Cast Iron Turkey & Cranberry Grilled Cheese

This campfire classic transforms deli turkey, gooey cheddar, and a swipe of cranberry sauce into a golden, melty lunch. Toasted in a cast iron skillet over open flames, it hits nostalgic comfort and fall flavors in every bite.

Servings sandwiches

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Equipment

Cast iron skillet
Spatula
Knife

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread
4 slices deli turkey smoked or roasted
4 slices cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons butter softened

Instructions

Build a medium campfire and let it burn down to hot embers.
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
Lay two bread slices, butter side down, on a plate. Layer two slices of cheese, turkey, and a tablespoon of cranberry sauce on each. Top with remaining cheese and bread, butter side up.
Place sandwiches in a preheated cast iron skillet. Set over the low-to-medium heat side of the campfire.
Cook 4–5 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is deep golden and cheese is melted.
Serve hot, sliced in half if desired.

Notes

Keep heat moderate to avoid scorching. Pressing the sandwiches helps with even melting. Cranberry sauce can travel in a small squeeze tube in your cooler.

Calories: 445kcal

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: campfire, car camping, cast iron, cheese, quick meal, turkey

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