"When I crave a grilled cheese that's out of the ordinary, I rummage through the fridge, pull out yesterday's turkey, a few onions, and my famous maple butter mustard. It's the kind of sandwich that brings a smile, even on busy days." – Mathieu

🖨️ Print Recipe

A Recipe That Captures the Essence of Comfort Food

This grilled cheese isn't just crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside: it offers a blend of sweet and savory flavors, enhanced by caramelized onions with Herbes de Provence and bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup. The secret? Dijon mustard mixed with a hint of maple butter, for a perfect creaminess. We add some pan-fried turkey, sharp cheddar, and sweet pickles for a tangy touch.

Summary
🔍 Information	Details
⏱️ Prep time	15 minutes
🍳 Cook time	15 minutes
⏲️ Total time	30 minutes
🔧 Difficulty level	Easy
🍽️ Servings	2
🔥 Calories (approx.)	450 per sandwich

Ingredients
4 slices of artisan bread (or your favorite) 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp of Herbes de Provence with garlic flower 1 tbsp of bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup 200 g cooked turkey or sautéed fillet 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard with maple butter 4 slices of aged sharp cheddar A few slices of sweet pickles Butter for cooking

Instructions

Caramelize the onions: Sauté the onions gently with a good pinch of Herbes de Provence with garlic flower. Add a dash of aged maple syrup and let brown until golden and candied. Sauté the turkey: Reheat the cooked turkey or turkey fillet in the same pan to coat it with the onion juices. Prepare the maple butter mustard: Mix a spoon of Dijon mustard with a little maple butter until you get a creamy sauce. Assemble the grilled cheese: Place the onions, turkey, cheddar, and pickles on one slice of bread. Close with a slice spread with maple butter mustard. Grill to perfection: Melt a little butter in a pan and grill the sandwich on both sides until golden brown. Press lightly for a gooey and even texture.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Nutrient	Amount
Calories	450 kcal
Protein	26 g
Carbohydrates	32 g
Sugars	9 g
Fiber	3 g
Fats	22 g
Saturated fatty acids	11 g
Sodium	980 mg
Health score	7.5/10 Strengths: Good source of protein, balanced sweet-savory mix, homemade ingredients. To watch out for: Sodium and saturated fats.

Tips and Tasting

Enjoy hot, with a crisp salad or simply on its own for lunch.
This grilled cheese quickly becomes a must-have when you have leftover turkey at home!

Variation

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

<

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

🛒 Featured Products in the Recipe
Herbes de Provence	Bourbon Maple Syrup	Dijon Maple Mustard