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Cranberry, Cheese & Turkey Filo Rolls

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Author: Dini K.
Posted: 11/12/2015
Updated: 9/18/2018

Your Thanksgiving feast need not end on Thanksgiving Day. Transform your leftover turkey and cranberry sauce into these delicious Cranberry, Cheese & Turkey Filo Rolls (Or Phyllo Rolls) and find out just how amazing even those leftovers could taste!

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Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Rolls - Super quick to make and a fantastic appetizer for the holidays OR make it using leftovers for a light meal, or snack that is family friendly and absolutely delicious!

Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Rolls - Super quick to make and a fantastic appetizer for the holidays OR make it using leftovers for a light meal, or snack that is family friendly and absolutely delicious!

I’m so psyched to be sharing this recipe with you guys today, because this is such a phenomenal way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers (or even Christmas leftovers) in a completely transformed and delicious way. Last time, I shared this cheesy savory bread pudding, that’s also a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, cranberries and whatever else you want to throw in there. These Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Rolls on the other hand are even easier to make (I’m talking ridiculously easy), and are honestly even better!

Filo (or phyllo) pastry is a little bit of white whale for me. I want to make it SO BAD, and I keep making plans, but still haven’t gotten around to it. I have made rough puff pastry and choux pastry before. And this is definitely another pastry skill I would like to have under my belt. It hasn’t happened yet, but it soon will. In the meantime, we can totally rely on store-bought filo dough, frozen and ready to be used. 🙂

Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Rolls - Super quick to make and a fantastic appetizer for the holidays OR make it using leftovers for a light meal, or snack that is family friendly and absolutely delicious!

These turkey filo rolls come out seriously fantastic. Imagine that light, super crispy, flaky pastry, encasing sweet cranberry chutney or thick cranberry sauce, some herbs, cheddar cheese and roast turkey and then baked to a perfect crispness. Mmmmm perfecto!

These are great as quick and easy appetizers, snacks or a light meal.

Seriously that filo pastry is the real deal. Which is why it works well with leftovers. You just place your fillings on the pastry sheet, wrap ’em up and bake. Endless possibilities. In this recipe, I used turkey, a dollop of cranberry chutney (or thick cranberry sauce), herbs and cheddar cheese. But they are really versatile, so go ahead and substitute them with leftovers of your holiday spread. There’s no better way to extend that holiday cheer to the Friday after, and maybe even the weekend. 🙂

Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Rolls - Super quick to make and a fantastic appetizer for the holidays OR make it using leftovers for a light meal, or snack that is family friendly and absolutely delicious!

And you know, even if you don’t have any leftovers, I would probably just get everything fresh JUST to make these, because these are so worth it! They are easy to make and packed with great flavour and texture.

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5 from 8 votes

Cranberry, Cheese & Turkey Filo Rolls (Phyllo Rolls)

Author: Dini K.
Servings: 10 rolls
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Ingredients:

  • 20, 9 x 14 inch filo sheets ½ of a packet
  • Chunky shredded leftover turkey or chicken pieces about 2 cups and a bit, for 10 rolls Alternatively, you can poach ½ of a turkey breast or 1 large chicken breast and shred it into chunks
  • 10 cheddar cheese batons 1 cm thick and 7-10 cm long
  • Cranberry chutney homemade or store-bought, or thick cranberry sauce
  • Parsley leaves
  • Melted butter as needed

Instructions:

  • Cover the filo sheets with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On our work bench/surface, carefully place one filo sheet and brush it with some butter. Then place another sheet of filo on top.
  • Close to one of the shorter edges of the filo sheet, spread some cranberry chutney, then place some cheese on top, a few leaves of parsley (or any other herb you like), and a generous amount of meat. You should not require any seasoning, since the leftover meat and sauce should be seasoned well. Otherwise sprinkle some salt and pepper.
  • Brush butter along the long edges of the sheet, and on the surface to ensure the dough sheet sticks together as it's rolled up.
  • Next roll the dough sheet over the filling. Fold over the long edges once towards the center and make sure the edges stick. Then brush these folded edges with melted butter and roll up the dough sheet as shown in the gif above. Making sure all the edges stick. Place the roll on your prepared baking tray and keep it covered. Repeat with the rest of the dough sheets, until you have 10 rolls.
  • Brush the top of the filo rolls with some melted butter, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown (time varies for each oven, so keep an eye on those rolls!).
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, while still crisp.

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And here’s fair warning – you most likely will NOT be able to stop at one. They are quite addictive. And since they have cranberry sauce inside, you won’t need a dipping sauce either. And that makes these turkey filo rolls, Tom Haverford approved! Brownie points if you get the reference. 😉

Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Rolls - Super quick to make and a fantastic appetizer for the holidays OR make it using leftovers for a light meal, or snack that is family friendly and absolutely delicious!

Delicious turkey roast and cranberry is a great flavour combo to begin with, but when you add to that the sharpness of cheddar and the freshness of herbs to balance that sweetness, you turn these turkey filo rolls into a legit home run.

So make sure your holiday feast is big enough this Thanksgiving or Christmas, so that you have enough leftovers just to make these the following day. And if you’re anything like me, you might end up liking these even better! But don’t worry, it’ll be our secret. 😉

Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Rolls - Super quick to make and a fantastic appetizer for the holidays OR make it using leftovers for a light meal, or snack that is family friendly and absolutely delicious!

Need some more Thanksgiving leftover inspiration?? How about this Thanksgiving Leftover Savory Bread Pudding?

Thanksgiving Leftover Savory Bread Pudding packed with juicy leftover turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce and topped with cheese - you will make sure you have leftovers JUST so you can have Thanksgiving in the morning too!

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  1. Cynthia says

    November 10, 2019 at 22:06

    5 stars
    this is great main entree for a progressive dinner when people are mostly standing.

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  2. Ginny Monsma says

    September 30, 2017 at 23:00

    I used small flour tortillas and cream cheese with the turkey and cranberry sause as that is what I had on hand…turned out fantastic!!

    Reply
  3. Richa says

    November 27, 2015 at 07:03

    OMG that GIF is so so so cute! And these rolls sounds delicious. Cranberry tops my list of flavours right now!

    Reply
  4. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

    November 16, 2015 at 21:26

    Great use of Thanksgiving leftovers – I love it!

    Reply
  5. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    November 16, 2015 at 09:06

    These roll ups look amazing. Great having the mini video. Very fun.

    Reply
  6. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    November 14, 2015 at 23:14

    5 stars
    OMG this look so flavorful, honestly I can’t wait to have some turkey leftover after Thanksgiving to make these!

    Reply
  7. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    November 14, 2015 at 15:28

    5 stars
    OOh, yum. These look so good! What a great way to use up leftovers! I would make these even if I didn’t have leftovers, actually.

    Reply
  8. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    November 14, 2015 at 12:18

    I really LOVE this idea, Dini … it’s brilliant, and makes so much sense. You’re right that there are endless possibilities, but these fillings will definitely do me for starters. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Carlee says

    November 14, 2015 at 07:34

    What a fun idea! Leftovers just got a lot more interesting!

    Reply
  10. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    November 13, 2015 at 21:22

    These look so delicious. I want to dive right into my screen and snatch one off the plate!! Pinning this for sure!!

    Reply
  11. Stacey says

    November 13, 2015 at 18:01

    5 stars
    Everything you make looks so dang good! I have some cranberry Wensleydale cheese that would be awesome in this!

    Reply
  12. Ramona W says

    November 13, 2015 at 17:51

    What a fun recipe! I have tried making Thanksgiving egg rolls before… but I like the use of filo here better. 🙂 Yummed and Stumbled you. 🙂

    Reply
  13. stef says

    November 13, 2015 at 16:17

    Again I can’t not be distracted by your awesome photography! 🙂 These look so scrummy, I wish I could have one right now. Filo rolls are so good especially when there is gooey cheese involved. Happy FF! Have an awesome weekend 🙂 xx

    Reply
  14. Christina says

    November 13, 2015 at 13:30

    Great idea to take care of some holiday leftovers!

    Reply
  15. Jhuls says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:50

    These looks really perfect to use leftovers! Great one, Dini. Happy FF! 🙂 xx

    Reply
  16. Judi Graber says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:27

    Perfect way to use leftovers. I always make a panini but this sounds like a great idea to use filo dough as a wrap. Thanks for coming to another great party 🙂

    Reply
  17. Julie is Hostess At Heart says

    November 13, 2015 at 09:17

    This is such a genius way to use up some leftovers. It sure fancies them up, and your pictures are amazing!

    Reply
  18. mimi says

    November 13, 2015 at 08:16

    OMG these look so good! Love that video! And definitely a smart use of leftovers. Gorgeous!

    Reply
  19. Molly Kumar says

    November 13, 2015 at 03:35

    5 stars
    These looks super delicious and a great appetizer for Thanksgiving. I’m literally drooling looking at the pictures….Need some Now!!!

    Reply
  20. swayam says

    November 13, 2015 at 01:24

    Oh yum!! These are sooo good! I love love love cranberry chutney …and turkey,cheese all wrapped up in filo.. it’s like thanksgiving in a bite!!

    Ps: absolutely loved the pics!!

    Reply
  21. Michele says

    November 12, 2015 at 22:42

    What a great update for turkey leftovers! Philo dough is so yummy…. I can’t wait to try this 😉

    Reply
  22. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 12, 2015 at 21:43

    These are awesome, Dini! Now I can’t wait for my turkey leftovers!

    Reply
  23. Kathryn Doherty says

    November 12, 2015 at 21:19

    Oh yes!! These sound so amazing… what a great mash up for a whole different take on Thanksgiving foods – remakes the dishes completely 🙂 I’m pretty sure I could eat these all day long!

    Reply
  24. Derek says

    November 12, 2015 at 21:08

    5 stars
    I really love the combo of flavors here and the subtle Thanksgiving twist you got going on. Super unique. Love it!

    Reply
  25. Allison says

    November 12, 2015 at 19:56

    5 stars
    What a delicious idea! Perfect for holiday leftovers – definitely need to try this!

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    November 12, 2015 at 09:55

    5 stars
    These sound delicious! I’m so excited for Christmas. Pinning! 🙂

    Reply

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