The Ultimate Leftover Turkey Sandwich
Build the perfect sandwich using your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, inspired by classic American comfort food.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- 4–6 oz sliced leftover roast turkey
- 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Cranberry sauce (optional)
- Stuffing (optional)
- Gravy (optional)
Instructions
- Toast your bread slices if desired.
- Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard (if using) on the inside of both bread slices.
- Layer the sliced turkey on one slice of bread.
- Add lettuce and tomato slices.
- If you like, add a layer of cranberry sauce, stuffing, or a drizzle of gravy.
- Top with the other slice of bread.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a “Moist-Maker” style sandwich, add a layer of stuffing and a drizzle of gravy between the turkey and the top bread slice.
- Consider adding a slice of cheese and grilling the sandwich for a turkey panini.
- A spicy aioli or a different spread can add a new flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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