Turkey Brie Sandwich

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This turkey brie sandwich is chock full of creamy brie cheese, tender turkey, and thinly sliced tart apple. Unique flavors blend for one mouthwatering sandwich!

Two halves of Turkey Sandwich with Brie Cheese and Apples laying on their side.
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  1. Ingredients in the Ultimate Turkey Brie Sandwich
  2. How to Make a Classic Turkey Brie Sandwich
  3. Tips and Variations for this Easy Turkey Brie Sandwich
  4. Make a Complete Meal
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Storing Turkey Brie Sandwiches
  7. What to Serve with this Turkey Sandwich with Brie
  8. How to Make a Turkey Brie Sandwich
  9. Turkey Sandwich with Brie Recipe

This turkey brie sandwich is full of all the flavors and textures combined! The flavor contrast of the turkey brie sandwich is impeccable! It has all the texture from the crunchy, soft bread with savory turkey and brie, then crunchy lettuce and apples all in one bite. It is easy to layer together and make for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

You can’t go wrong when making this turkey brie sandwich! It is the perfect sandwich to make for friends and family, a fancy lunch special, or a quick and easy dinner recipe. The turkey and brie combined have their unique flavors then add in fig, dijon mustard, sliced apples, and a light lettuce touch to make one amazingly delicious sandwich. Kids to adults love it when we make this!

Ingredients in the Ultimate Turkey Brie Sandwich

You may wonder how these ingredients are going to blend together and have a sweet and savory flavor in each bite. Layered in order, this turkey brie sandwich has an exquisite flavor that is rare but will make your tastebuds dance!

  • Bread – Bakery artisan sandwich bread has that crispy, crunchy outside layer with a soft and delicate inside. We found a French bread type that was wonderful too!
  • Fig – Fig butter, fig jam, or fig preserves is a smooth and buttery spread that has the fig flavor. It has a sweet and savory flavor.
  • Turkey – Sliced or shaved deli turkey breast gives this sandwich the meat it needs.
  • Brie – Leave the brie cheese out at room temperature. Brie cheese is easy to find at your local grocery store. It can get a little sticky when spreading on the sandwich; you can just use a spatula to get an even layer.
  • Lettuce – Mixed spring greens spinach, arugula, or shredded lettuce will add that veggie depth that is light and tasty.
  • Apple – Granny smith apple sliced thin lays on the sandwich. The tartness of the apple complements the creaminess of the cheese and just makes this sandwich so good. You won’t use the entire apple, so slice up and serve the remaining apples on the side.
  • Mustard – Dijon deli mustard is a savory flavored mustard that comes in a darker golden yellow compared to yellow mustard. Honey mustard is also a delicious choice too!
Ingredients to make a Turkey Sandwich with Brie Cheese and Apples including brie cheese, apples, turkey, greens, Fig butter, dijon and French bread.


How to Make a Classic Turkey Brie Sandwich

Sandwiches in general are not hard to make but a good sandwich does require a few extra steps when adding the best ingredients. Simply prepare the ingredients and then layer them in the order for the best results!

  1. Prepare – Slice the bread making a top and bottom half. On the bottom half of the bread, generously spread on the fig butter as if you were making a PB&J.
  2. Layers – Layer on the turkey, then spread on the Brie the best you can, add greens, and sliced apples. You may not use all the apples you just want a single layer. Serve the rest on the side.
  3. Spread – On the “top” half of the bread, spread on the Dijon mustard and place on top of the sandwich.
Spreading dijon mustard on top later of French bread.

Tips and Variations for this Easy Turkey Brie Sandwich

Follow these tips and suggestions for making the best turkey brie sandwich! It is so simple to make and comes together quickly and easily with little assembly. This sandwich is a family favorite and is made over and over again throughout the week!

  • Types of bread – Get good bread! I used French bread but you could use Ciabatta, Focaccia, brioche bun, baguette, wheat bread, or any kind of bread that looks delicious to you. You want sturdy and thick bread if possible.
  • Turkey slices – Thinly slice the turkey breast for the ultimate bite. Too big of bites will make it too chewy and harder to enjoy all the flavors combined.
  • Making fig butter – This recipe calls for fig butter, and you can find it at Trader Joe’s for just a couple of dollars. Fig butter brings life to the sandwich; don’t leave it out! If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in your area, you can make your own by mixing fig preserves with softened butter or just spread a layer of frig preserves on the bread. So yummy!
  • Cranberry sauce – Add cranberry sauce to the sandwich. This creates a whole new level of flavor and sweetness!
  • Protein – If you are wanting to try it with chicken breast, ham, or roast beef those are two other great options for this brie sandwich.
  • Pickles – A sandwich is always good with sliced pickles. Try it with dill or sweet pickles.
  • Onions – Caramelized onions are cooked until golden brown and in a skillet and added to the top of the sandwich. You can also slice raw red onions and add them to the turkey brie sandwich.
  • Nuts – Walnuts or crushed pecans are the perfect compliment to this turkey brie sandwich!

Make a Complete Meal

Pair this turkey brie sandwich with a side dish! It is great with soup, salad, vegetables, or fruit! The options are endless and make for a great meal.

  • Soup – We love to make tomato soup, chicken noodle soup, or your favorite type of soup that compliments a turkey brie sandwich!
  • Salad – A fruit salad or chicken salad next to it is a great way to enjoy a complete meal. A light salad with balsamic dressing is the perfect touch too!
  • Veggies – Slice carrots, cauliflower, bell peppers, or celery for a delicious side dish and a bowl of homemade ranch or blue cheese!
  • Fruit – Grapes, fresh berries, avocado, or sliced apples are all great ways to add a little extra to your plate.
Two halves of a Turkey Sandwich with Brie Cheese and Apples on a plate with a side salad.

“I love everything about this sandwich. The brie, the apples, all of it! Made my tastebuds super happy.”

-Krissy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to eat Brie cheese?

This sandwich is by far my favorite method of eating brie cheese, but you can also serve it on a cheese board with pears, apple slices, and thin slices of deli meat. if you want it melty and warm you could use it on a grilled cheese sandwich.

Can you make this sandwich with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving?

Yes! Thanksgiving dinner always makes for lots of leftovers, so this makes for a great meal to get rid of some of them. You can even use some of your other Thanksgiving leftovers like cranberry sauce, gravy, or stuffing on this sandwich as well.

What cheese goes best with turkey sandwiches?

Provolone, mozzarella, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar, Colby jack, brie, and Swiss cheese are all great options for turkey sandwiches. Whether you toast it in the oven or a pan, grill it on a panini press or use white or sourdough bread, it’ll taste great!

What is the best way to melt brie?

Allow the brie to warm to room temperature naturally. Use medium heat on a skillet to warm the brie up gradually. Once it is gooey, place it in the sandwich warm.

Storing Turkey Brie Sandwiches

This sandwich is best made the day of and enjoyed within the day. It is not the best sandwich to make ahead. If you want to make it ahead of time, prepare all the ingredients and have them ready to assemble when it is ready to serve.

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What to Serve with this Turkey Sandwich with Brie

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How to Make a Turkey Brie Sandwich

Two halves of Turkey Sandwich with Brie Cheese and Apples on a cutting board.

Turkey Sandwich with Brie

5 from 7 votes
This Turkey Sandwich with Brie is chock full of creamy brie cheese, tender turkey and thinly sliced tart apple. Unique flavors blend together for one mouthwatering sandwich!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 6 inches bakery artisan sandwich bread (we found a French bread type that was wonderful)
  • 3 tablespoons fig butter or fig preserves
  • ¼ pound sliced or shaved deli turkey
  • 2-3 ounces Brie cheese
  • ½ cup spring mix
  • 1 Granny Smith, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Slice the bread in half.
    Slicing bread in half on a cutting board with a bread knife.
  • On the bottom half of the bread, generously spread the fig butter (as if you were making a PB&J).
    Spreading Fig butter on bottom half of the bread with a butter knife on a cutting board.
  • Layer on the turkey.
    Placing turkey deli meat on top of fig butter spread.
  • Slice or spread the Brie (this can get tricky, just spread it on as best you can).
    Placing slices of brie cheese on top of deli turkey breast.
  • Layer the greens and apples.
    Placing sliced green apples on top of greens layer of turkey sandwich.
  • Spread mustard on the top slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich.
    Spreading dijon mustard on top later of French bread.
  • That’s it! Seriously, best sandwich ever.
    Whole turkey sandwich with brie cheese and apples on a cutting board.

Notes

  • Get a good bread. I used French bread, which was wonderful but you could use ciabatta, focaccia, or any kind of bread that looks delicious to you. 
  • This recipe calls for fig butter, and you can find it at Trader Joe’s for just a couple of dollars. Fig butter brings life to the sandwich; don’t leave it out! If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in your area, you can make your own by mixing fig preserves with softened butter or you can just spread a layer of fig preserves on the bread. So yummy! 
  • Brie cheese is easy to find at your local grocery store. It can get a little sticky when spreading on the sandwich; you can just use your fingers to get an even layer. 
  • The tartness of the Granny Smith apple complements the creaminess of the cheese and just makes the sandwich so good. You won’t use the entire apple – you just want a single layer – so slice up and serve the remaining apple on the side.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1874mgPotassium: 1089mgFiber: 6gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 1778IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 3mg

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  1. This was so delicious! I put it in a panini press. I don’t normally rate recipes I’ve had to change, I don’t think that’s fair, but I wanted to share my substitution. I was out of fig preserve, but I had apricot preserve, it was a great sub in! Apple jelly or red pepper jelly may also be good for those who don’t have fig jambor preserve 🙂

  2. Oh love this so much, I am looking for simple easy health sandwiches as I am always making for charity functions. These are delicious too

  3. How great to still be getting gifts from the gadren. Mine burned up in July. My fig tree, had but one leaf left on it, but after rains, now is covered, though I didn’t get any figs this year. Maybe next year will be better.

  4. I had missed this when you first posted it. I’m SO glad I saw this–the turkey sandwich at Bleubird is my all-time favorite sandwich!! It is amazing! Thanks for the tip about the fig butter. The first time I had the sandwich, someone brought it to me so I hadn’t ordered it. I had to google their menu to figure out everything that was on that sandwich. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!

  5. Yea! Trader Joe’s has the nice thick turkey slices and the figs for sale. I’m on my way, if I don’t slip on my drool first. This looks so good.

  6. Love turkey sandies……let me introduce you to another way….
    Honey turkey thinly sliced, french brie with the mushrooms
    running through it…..French crossiants, large size. Red
    pepper jelly (homemade) and finally if so desired, cream cheese
    lightly flavored with orange honey. I normally do not share
    my ‘lab’ results, yes my lab is my kitchen, even in looks. Finally,
    for the greens i use arugala, nice sweet peppery flavors.
    enjoy 🙂