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A sandwich on rustic bread filled with turkey, stuffing, lettuce, mayonnaise, and cranberry sauce, placed on white parchment paper.

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich

Give your leftovers a second life with this delicious Thanksgiving sandwich! Piled with leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, it’s a hearty, can't-miss repeat that's even be better than the original dinner.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Sandwich
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons garlic mayo or plain mayonaisse
  • 2 –4 ounces sliced leftover turkey breast
  • 6 tablespoons leftover stuffing, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons leftover cranberry sauce
  • A handful of mixed greens, optional, but this will act as a protective layer to keep the ingredients from falling through the holes of the sourdough.
  • Optional toppings: sliced cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or brie), warmed mashed potatoes, and warmed gravy.

Instructions

  • Toast the two slices of sourdough, then spread the garlic mayo evenly over one side of each slice.
  • Place a handful of mixed greens on the bottom slice of bread. This creates a barrier so the fillings don’t slip through the bread holes.
  • Spoon the warmed stuffing on top of the greens and gently pack it down to hold it together.
  • Next, layer the sliced turkey over the stuffing. Note: If you’re adding cheese, place it on top of the turkey. You can melt it or leave it cold—your choice.
  • Spoon the cranberry sauce over the turkey, keeping it closer to the middle of the sandwich, so it doesn’t spill out the sides with you pick it up.
  • Place the second slice of bread on top and press gently to help the sandwich hold together without squeezing the filling out. Slice in half, and enjoy.

Notes

  • If you're adding toppings like mashed potatoes or gravy, add that to the top of the turkey layer before the cranberry sauce.
  • Serve warmed gravy on the side for dipping. Optional and messy, but worth it.
  • Tip: If your stuffing (or dressing) is very dry, moisten it with leftover gravy or chicken broth so that it stays together.
Cuisine American, Holiday, Thanksgiving
Course Dinner, Lunch

Nutrition

Serving: 1Sandwich | Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1575mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 6mg