Turkey and Stilton Sandwiches with Cranberry-Orange Relish

 

                    This is a day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich, using leftover turkey, cranberry relish, and crumbled Stilton leftover from the cheese course.

2 sandwiches

• 1 cup (about 4 ounces) crumbled Stilton or other crumbly blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Four ½-inch-thick slices country hearth bread
• 12 thin slices (6 ounces) turkey
• ½ cup Cranberry-Orange Relish (recipe below) or cranberry sauce or relish

1. Heat a panini or sandwich press.
2. Combine the Stilton and mayonnaise in a small bowl and stir until well blended.
3. Spread the cheese mixture on two of the slices of bread ; top with turkey.
4. Spoon the relish on top of the turkey ; top with the remaining slices of bread.
5. Put the sandwiches on the press, pull the top down, and cook until they have browned and crisp, 4 to 7 minutes, depending on how hot your machine is.
6. Carefully remove from the press and serve immediately.

Cranberry-Orange Relish

                    This is a cheerful addition to any sandwich platter.

Makes about ½ cup

• 1 cup fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 3 tablespoons water

1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and let cool slightly, then refrigerate until chilled.
4. It will keep, tightly covered, up to 1 week.

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