At first this Turkey Divan Grilled Cheese Sandwich vision seemed a bit of a stretch.  However, since it was born out of ingredients already in our fridge/pantry it was worth giving it a go.  No risk, no reward.

We love recreating comfort food classics like Turkey Divan.  And then re-recreating them into things like grilled cheese sandwiches.  I make no excuses.  Offer no apologies.  Everything in moderation is what I say. Good laaawd this was good.

I schmeared the bread with a dijonnaise-thyme spread that gave it the extra flavor kick of casserole comfort.  Smoked turkey, steamed broccoli, two kinds of cheese all sandwiched between buttery bread, then pan grilled into Turkey Divan Grilled Cheese Sandwich love.

I’ve come to embrace that one unctuous grilled cheese sandwich, shared by two, is a sure fire way to strengthen a relationship.  Kind of like the saying “a couple who eats grilled cheese sandwiches together, stays together.”

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Turkey Divan Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 1 -2

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 2 ounces smoked turkey breast sliced thin
• 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
• 1 ounce gruyere cheese shredded
• 1 ounce parmesan cheese shredded

Dijon herb spread…

• 1 Tbl. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. Mrs. Dash garlic & herb seasoning
• freshly ground black pepper
• butter for pan grilling

Instructions

• Heat cast iron or heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Combine Dijon herb spread ingredients and spread on both slices of bread. Layer one slice with shredded gruyere cheese, smoked turkey, broccoli florets, and shredded parmesan cheese; top with second slice of bread.
• Melt butter in pan and grill sandwich until nicely browned before turning and grilling second side. Using a bacon press or other weight is recommended for grilling.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Grilled Cheese Sandwich.  Decadence and delight.

I made a creamy Dijon Herb Spread for the crusty baguette.  Then layered Virginia baked ham, Muenster cheese, and crispy breaded chicken breasts.  Pan grilled the sandwiches with butter.  Stood at the kitchen counter and bite by bite made it disappear.  Oh how I love a grilled cheese sandwich and this one was exceptional.

If you like our Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, try our original Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Cream Sauce.  You’ll love it too.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Servings 4

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For Dijon herb spread…

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbl. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash garlic & herb seasoning

For Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich…

• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 tsp. Peri Peri or Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbl. olive oil
• 4 slices Virginia ham cut in half
• 4 slices Muenster cheese cut in half
• 8 slices of crusty baguette
• 2 Tbl. butter

Instructions

• Combine Dijon herb spread ingredients and reserve. Combine panko bread crumbs, Peri Peri seasoning and black pepper in a shallow dish and reserve.
• Cut chicken breast in half. Pound each half to an even thickness (about 1/2-inch thick). Dip each chicken piece in beaten egg, then seasoned panko crumbs. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Pan fry chicken pieces until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and cut each in half.
• To assemble sandwiches, spread Dijon herb spread on one side of each slice of baguette. Layer with a piece of Virginia ham, Muenster cheese, half piece of breaded chicken, Muenster cheese, Virginia ham, then top with second piece of baguette. Butter both sides of each sandwich and pan grill until golden brown on each side.

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