Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into something extraordinary with this irresistible Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich! Built on golden, buttery toasted sourdough bread, this hearty sandwich layers tender roasted turkey, savory stuffing, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce for the ultimate flavor combination. A drizzle of rich turkey gravy adds a touch of indulgence, while optional crisp lettuce brings a fresh crunch. Perfectly balanced and packed with holiday nostalgia, this quick-to-make sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the ideal way to savor your Thanksgiving feast all over again. Don’t forget to save some extra gravy for dipping—because every bite deserves a touch of decadence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 4 oz leftover roasted turkey
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 0.5 cup stuffing (or dressing)
- 2 tbsp turkey gravy
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.125 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- 1 leaf lettuce (optional)
Instructions
Heat up the leftover turkey and stuffing: Place the leftover turkey and stuffing in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. If using the stovetop, add a splash of water to the stuffing to keep it moist.
Toast the bread: Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and place the slices butter-side down. Toast until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
Prepare the sandwich base: Spread mayonnaise on the un-buttered side of one slice of toasted bread.
Assemble the sandwich: Layer the turkey on top of the mayonnaise. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper for seasoning. Add the warmed stuffing over the turkey. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of gravy over the stuffing (save the other tablespoon for dipping, if desired).
Add the cranberry sauce: Spread cranberry sauce evenly on the un-buttered side of the second slice of toasted bread. Place this slice on top of the stuffing, cranberry-side down, completing the sandwich.
Warm the entire sandwich (optional): For a meltier, more cohesive sandwich, place the fully assembled sandwich back on the skillet. Press down gently with a spatula and heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Serve: Slice the sandwich in half if desired. Serve warm with the remaining gravy on the side for dipping. Optionally, add a leaf of lettuce for added crunch and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 1832 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
