Sandwiches from Roast Leftovers
Turn your roast dinner leftovers into a mouthwatering meal with these easy and delicious Sandwiches from Roast Leftovers. This recipe is a perfect way to repurpose cooked beef, chicken, turkey, or pork into hearty sandwiches brimming with flavor. Layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and a tangy mayo-mustard spread, these sandwiches can be customized with optional cheese slices for added indulgence. Use your favorite bread—sourdough or whole grain work beautifully—and take it up a notch by toasting them to golden perfection in a buttery skillet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, picnic, or low-effort dinner that doesn’t skimp on taste. Plus, it’s a sustainable solution to minimize food waste while enjoying a whole new culinary delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked roast meat (beef, chicken, turkey, or pork)
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, whole grain, or any preferred bread)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
- 8 slices tomato slices
- 4 slices cheese slices (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting bread)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
1. Thinly slice or shred the leftover roast meat, ensuring it's easy to bite into and evenly distributed in the sandwich.
2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and mustard together. This will act as a tangy spread for your sandwiches.
3. Lay out the bread slices. Spread the mayo-mustard mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
4. On 4 of the bread slices, layer the lettuce leaves, followed by the tomato slices.
5. Add the sliced roast meat on top of the tomatoes. Season lightly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
6. If desired, add a slice of cheese on top of the meat for an extra layer of flavor.
7. Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches. Press gently to hold everything together.
8. (Optional) If you prefer toasted sandwiches, heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter. Toast each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
9. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.5 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 656 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 3171 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 201.3 g | 403% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1066 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 2369 mg | 50% | |
*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.
