Open-Faced Pan-Seared Turkey & Cranberry Sandwiches with Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Cost
- $18.50
- Nutrition
- 580 cal · 38g protein
- kid-favorite
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun
Open-Faced Pan-Seared Turkey & Cranberry Sandwiches with Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges is a weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 40 minutes, for around $19 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 10 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain bread or a bun works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlicky green beans (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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Ingredients
- 1½ lb turkey breast cutlets
- 1½ lb sweet potatoes
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- 1 can cranberry sauce
- 4 oz cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Cut sweet potatoes into ¼-inch wedges, toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, spread on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, season turkey cutlets with salt and pepper, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook turkey 3–4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then set aside.
- Toast bread slices, spread each with dijon mustard and cranberry sauce, top with a slice of turkey and a piece of cheddar cheese.
- Return sandwiches to the skillet or place under the broiler for 2 minutes until cheese melts and bread is warmed through.
- Plate each sandwich with a portion of crispy sweet potato wedges.
- Picky eater tip: serve the turkey, cheese, bread and sweet potato wedges plain and separate, without mustard or cranberry sauce.
- Make ahead: cut the sweet potato wedges up to a day ahead and keep them in the fridge in a container of water. Drain and pat dry before roasting.
On the side: Garlicky green beans (10 min)
12 oz green beans
- Trim the green beans. Cook in a skillet with a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat, 6 to 8 minutes, until bright and just tender.
- Stir in a minced garlic clove for the last minute and season with salt.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbohydrates
- 52 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sugar
- 14 g
- Fat
- 19 g
- Saturated fat
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 780 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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