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Grilled Cheese à la Dinde, Oignons Caramélisés et Moutarde Dijon au Beurre d’Érable

Grilled Cheese with Turkey, Caramelized Onions and Maple Butter Dijon Mustard

“When I want a grilled cheese that’s out of the ordinary, I rummage in the fridge, take out the turkey from last night’s dinner, some onions, and my famous maple butter mustard. It’s the kind of sandwich that makes you smile even on busy days.” – Mathieu


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A Recipe That Captures the Essence of Comfort Food

This grilled cheese isn't just crispy on the outside and melty on the inside: it offers a sweet and savory blend, enhanced by caramelized onions with herbes de Provence and bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup. The secret? Dijon mustard blended with a hint of maple butter for a perfectly creamy texture. Add a good pan-fried turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet pickles for a tangy touch.

Summary
🔍 Information Details
⏱️ Preparation time 15 minutes
🍳 Cooking time 15 minutes
⏲️ Total time 30 minutes
🔧 Difficulty level Easy
🍽️ Servings 2
🔥 Calories (approximate) 450 per sandwich


Ingredients


Instructions
  1. Caramelize the onions:

  2. Sauté the turkey:

  3. Prepare the maple butter mustard:

  4. Assemble the grilled cheese:

  5. Grill to perfection:


Nutritional Information per Serving
Nutrient Quantity
Calories 450 kcal
Proteins 26 g
Carbohydrates 32 g
Sugars 9 g
Fibers 3 g
Lipids 22 g
Saturated fatty acids 11 g
Sodium 980 mg
Health note 7.5/10
Highlights: Good source of protein, balanced sweet and savory mix, homemade ingredients.
Watch out for: Sodium and saturated fat.


Advice and Tasting

Enjoy piping hot, with a crunchy salad or simply as is for lunch.
This grilled cheese quickly becomes a must-have when there's leftover turkey at home!

Variant

Instead of turkey, you can use roast chicken, ham, or even a vegetarian version with sautéed mushrooms.


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📊 Did you know? – The Most Popular Mustards in the World
Type of mustard Relative popularity
Dijon (🇫🇷) 🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
American Yellow (🇺🇸) 🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
Old-fashioned (🇫🇷) 🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
Sweet Bavarian Cream (🇩🇪) 🟫🟫🟫🟫
Strong English (🇬🇧) 🟫🟫🟫
Wasabi / Karashi (🇯🇵) 🟫🟫
Other regional 🟫
Each square 🟫 represents ~10% of estimated global usage.
Dijon mustard remains a favorite for gourmet dishes and sweet and savory recipes.


🛒 Featured Products of the Recipe
Herbs of Provence with garlic flower

Herbs of Provence

Bourbon barrel aged maple syrup

Bourbon Maple Syrup

Dijon mustard with maple butter

Maple Dijon Mustard


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