Sourdough Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich with Sage Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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A hearty turkey sandwich layered with tart homemade cranberry sauce and a fragrant sage-infused aioli on toasted sourdough bread. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, roasted turkey breast, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 sourdough bread slices
4 oz, thinly sliced roasted turkey breast
4 fresh sage leaves
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp butter
handful arugula leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup cranberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2: Finely chop 4 fresh sage leaves and mix with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a small bowl to create sage aioli.
Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium heat and spread 1 tablespoon butter on one side of each sourdough slice. Place the bread butter-side-down in the skillet and toast until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 4: Spread the sage aioli evenly on the toasted sides of the sourdough slices. On one slice, layer 4 ounces thinly sliced roasted turkey breast, then 2 tablespoons of the cooled cranberry sauce, and a handful of fresh arugula leaves.
Step 5: Top with the second slice of bread, cut the sandwich in half, and serve immediately.