If you are still coping with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, here is a sandwich to wow your hungry family. A little aged cheese makes this sandwich sing with flavour. Serve it with a crisp green salad or a bowl of hot soup for an easy and yummy lunch.
TURKEY GRILLED CHEESE
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt /4
3 Tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp freshly ground black pep-/4 per
8 thin slices whole-grain bread
2 oz thinly sliced aged Gouda (such as Beemster) or cheddar
6 oz thinly sliced cooked turkey breast, divided
1 tsp canola oil
In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, tomatoes, basil, Dijon and pepper.
Spread mixture evenly over four of the bread slices.
Divide cheese into four equal portions and layer over yogurt spread on each of the bread slices. Press in slightly for cheese to stick. Top cheese on each bread slice with 1 1 /2 oz of the turkey and cover each with remaining four bread slices.
Brush one side of each sandwich with some of the oil and place oil side down in non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Brush top side of sandwich with remaining oil and turn sandwich over carefully, using a spatula and your hands.
Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and filling is hot.
Makes four servings.
Tip: For really thin slices of cheese, use a cheese slicer or a vegetable peeler.
