Muenster Grilled Cheese

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 6 minutes
Servings 4 half sandwiches

Made with slices of roast turkey, Muenster cheese, sweet tomatoes, and a fantastic tangy herb spread, this Muenster Grilled Cheese is a satisfying lunch or light dinner that comes together in minutes!

Enjoy a half sandwich with a bowl of tomato soup – the perfect pair!

3 half grilled cheese sandwiches with turkey and tomato

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Muenster Grilled Cheese Recipe

Seems like all foods get a full month dedication these days and the grilled cheese sandwich takes center stage for April. Thatโ€™s right, April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Not to only be enjoyed in April, though – obviously! We love a good grilled cheese all year round. This Muenster Grilled Cheese sandwich is one of our favorites.

Made with buttery Muenster cheese, smoked turkey, and juicy ripe tomatoes, this sandwich is hearty and filling. What sets it apart, however, is the spread comprised of sour cream, mustard, onion, and thyme.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make this sandwich recipe.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

  • Bread – We chose a nice sturdy sourdough for this grilled cheese. Basted in butter, of course, so the exterior gets nice and golden.
  • Filling – Honey roasted smokey turkey breast, either sliced from the deli counter or pre-packed is totally fine.
  • Cheese – Can’t make a grilled cheese without cheese! Muenster cheese has a mild, slightly nutty/buttery flavor and pairs so well with turkey and tomato.
  • Spread – A tangy and flavorful combination of sour Crean, Dijon mustard, red onion, and fresh thyme.

Recipe Variations

  • Add some thinly sliced ripe avocado.
  • Swap out the deli turkey for chicken.
  • Provolone or Swiss are nice substations for the Muenster, if preferred.
  • Make a cheesy crust by sprinkling some Parmesan on the outside of the bread before it hits the hot pan.
overhead toasted sandwich cut in half

Tips for Success

Making a grilled cheese is super easy, right? But perfecting one is all in the details. Here are some tips to make sure everything is warmed through, the cheese is melted, and the bread is crisp and golden.

  • Use a sturdy bread. Youโ€™ll want a sturdy bread for this grilled cheese. The sour cream-mustard spread and juicy tomatoes can cause other bread to get too moist and be unable to hold the other ingredients.
  • Have ingredients at room temperature before starting. If you try to spread the bread with cold butter, it will rip it apart, cold cheese will take too long to melt, and turkey right from the refrigerator probably wonโ€™t warm all the way through. Youโ€™ll end up with a grilled cheese thatโ€™s perfectly crispy on the outside, but cold on the inside.
  • Press down. Press down with a spatula after the first flip so both sides of bread develop a crust.
  • Try to flip the bread just once. The best way to make a grilled cheese is to only flip it once. Allow the first side to brown, then flip it to the other side to brown.
  • Peeking is ok and adjust the heat, if necessary. Give your bread a quick peek underneath from time to time to make sure itโ€™s not browning too quickly. If needed, adjust your heat.
  • Be patient. Grilled cheese sandwiches are crazy simple and easy, but you still need to be patient. If you rush the sandwich, your bread wonโ€™t toast at the same pace that the cheese melts. Low and slow, my friends!
stack of 4 half tomato and turkey grilled cheese sandwiches

Serving and Storage

Make a soup and sandwich combo out of it. We love grilled cheese with our tomato soup and chili is a great option, too.

This turkey grilled cheese sandwich is best enjoyed immediately, as grilled cheese doesnโ€™t reheat the best and the bread can get soggy. However, if needed, you can pop it in the air fryer for a few minutes or reheat on the stovetop โ€“ just keep an eye on it to avoid burning the bread.

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Muenster Grilled Cheese

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Total: 21 minutes
Servings: 4 half sandwiches
Made with slices of roast turkey, Muenster cheese, sweet tomatoes, and a fantastic tangy herb spread, this Muenster Grilled Cheese is a satisfying lunch or light dinner that comes together in minutes!

Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 8 teaspoons butter, , softened
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 6 slices smoked turkey breast
  • 4 slices tomato, (1/4 to 1/2-inch thick)
  • 2 slices Muenster cheese

Instructions 

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mustard, red onion, and thyme.
  • Spread 2 teaspoons butter on one side of each bread slice. Spread 2 tablespoons sour cream mixture over unbuttered side of each of 2 bread slices; top each with 3 turkey slices, 2 tomato slices, 1 cheese slice, and 1 bread slice (with buttered side out).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the sandwiches; cover and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Slice in half and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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11 Comments

  1. r_rouland@yahoo.com says:

    5 stars
    Really simple and delicious. The spread is what makes it.

  2. Jen says:

    How can I not remember this sandwich. Harumph. Printing now.

  3. Jay says:

    5 stars
    Made this using a Panini press to dry grill the sandwich instead of butter in a fry pan. Saves you from a few of those pesky fat calories, but lets the wonderful flavors of the sandwich ingredients speak for themselves.

  4. Carol says:

    If only I had all the ingredients in my kitchen, this would have been today’s lunch! I love everything that is in that sandwich.

  5. Melissa says:

    That looks soooo good to me right now. I love melted cheese with turkey or ham or both. Come on, lunch time!!

  6. Cathy says:

    5 stars
    Had this for lunch – yummy!

  7. Ethan says:

    Yum! If only we had sour dough, muenster, and turkey in the house. I foresee a trip to the market in about an hour.

  8. Mike says:

    If one were to eat a soup with this sandwich, what soup would one choose? Chicken noodle? NE clam chowder? Tomato?

  9. Scott says:

    I know what I’m having for lunch today.

  10. Paul says:

    This is one of those sandwiches where you have two of them before you realize you were stuffed after eating the first; where you eye the plates of others, wondering if they’re going to finish theirs. Man, do I love this sandwich.

    I’m working hard to get Amy to make May Steak and Turkey Burger month. And I’m hoping June will be Bacon and Cheese month in our house.

  11. Cheryl says:

    April. Grilled Cheese month. Of course. Well, at least this is a celebration I’m more than happy to participate in. Now how do I score tickets to the show in LA? Hmmm.