Budget Christmas Brioche Sandwich

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This festive sandwich layers tender turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, savory stuffing, and mild cheddar between buttery brioche slices. Lightly toasted and grilled, it offers a warm combination of classic holiday flavors. Quick to prepare, it suits easy holiday meals or snacks with a satisfying blend of textures and tastes, enhanced by fresh spinach and onion slices.

Perfect for using leftover holiday ingredients, it can be customized with different meats or vegetarian alternatives, served immediately to enjoy its soft, golden exterior and flavorful filling.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:27:00 GMT
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A festive, affordable sandwich featuring classic holiday flavors layered between soft brioche slices—perfect for a quick, delicious Christmas treat.

This sandwich combines classic holiday ingredients in a simple, easy-to-make meal perfect for the Christmas season.

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

Instructions

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.
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This sandwich always brings back happy memories of family gatherings during the holiday season.

Required Tools

Nonstick skillet or grill pan, Bread knife, Spatula

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (brioche), Egg (mayonnaise, brioche), Milk (cheese, butter, brioche). May contain Soy (depending on bread/cheese used). Always check product labels for allergens.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 410, Total Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 22 g per serving.

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This sandwich is a quick festive treat that is sure to please everyone at your holiday table.

Recipe Guide

Can I use a different bread instead of brioche?

Yes, you can substitute brioche with other soft breads like ciabatta or sourdough for a different texture and flavor.

How do I make this sandwich vegetarian?

Omit the turkey and replace it with roasted vegetables or nut roast slices to keep the festive flavors without meat.

Is it necessary to toast the brioche slices first?

Toasting is optional but it adds extra flavor and prevents the bread from becoming soggy once layered with fillings.

What side dishes pair well with this sandwich?

Crisps, simple salads, or roasted vegetables complement the sandwich nicely and keep the meal balanced.

Can leftover Christmas vegetables be added inside?

Absolutely, adding leftover vegetables offers extra texture and helps reduce waste while enhancing the filling.

Budget Christmas Brioche Sandwich

Festive, affordable sandwich layering turkey, cranberry, stuffing, and cheddar on soft brioche bread.

Prep duration
10 min
Cook duration
10 min
Complete duration
20 min
Created by Lindsey Carter

Style Savory Bites

Skill level Easy

Heritage British-Inspired

Output 4 Portions

Nutrition labels None specified

What you'll need

Bread

01 8 slices brioche bread

Fillings

01 7 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced
02 4 tbsp cranberry sauce
03 3.5 oz cooked stuffing
04 4 tbsp mayonnaise
05 4 slices mild cheddar cheese (optional)

Vegetables

01 Small handful baby spinach or lettuce leaves
02 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Butter

01 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Method

Phase 01

Toast Brioche: Lightly toast brioche slices until golden for enhanced flavor.

Phase 02

Apply Mayonnaise: Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each brioche slice.

Phase 03

Assemble Fillings: On four slices, layer sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, cheddar cheese if using, and spinach or lettuce leaves.

Phase 04

Add Onion: Place thinly sliced red onion over the fillings.

Phase 05

Close Sandwich: Cover with remaining brioche slices, mayonnaise side down.

Phase 06

Butter Sandwich Exteriors: Lightly spread softened unsalted butter on the outside of each sandwich.

Phase 07

Grill Sandwiches: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grill each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until bread is golden and filling warmed.

Phase 08

Serve: Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

Tools needed

  • Nonstick skillet or grill pan
  • Bread knife
  • Spatula

Allergy alerts

Always review ingredients for potential allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.
  • Contains wheat, egg, and milk; may contain soy depending on products used.

Nutrition breakdown (per portion)

Values shown are estimates only - consult healthcare providers for specific advice.
  • Energy: 410
  • Fats: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Proteins: 22 g