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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Recipe inspiration…hmmm toss up between one of those amazing Artisan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (which almost implies healthy…hehe) and an unused hunk of Brie in the cheese drawer.  Doesn’t really matter which because it was the Apple Butter that stole the show.  Smoked Turkey & Brie Grilled Cheese with Apples & Spinach {and Apple Butter}.

This was lunch yesterday.  On a whim.  So great.  Wow.

Nice grainy bread, thinly sliced hickory smoked turkey breast, brie cheese, apple slices, fresh spinach leaves, and apple butter schmeared on both pieces of bread…pan grilled in butter.  So great.  Wow.

I was given a gift of homemade Apple Butter.  It has been sitting on my pantry shelf waiting for it’s time to shine.  And that it did.  It’s sweet but not too sweet, with a hint of cinnamon & spice. Let me share the recipe for this Apple Butter made in a crock pot and canned with love by Cindy.  Cindy, who is going to teach me how to can this coming summer.  I’m so excited.

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