Part of your gourmet Thanksgiving menu should always include "what to do with leftover turkey?". There's something special about a hot turkey sandwich that you won't get bored with no matter how much leftover turkey you have! So how about this leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich with gravy and all the sides! After all, it's the mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, and stuffing that really bring it all together.
The best turkey sandwich recipe can be a gourmet open-faced turkey sandwich; it can be as fancy as you'd like it or a simple leftover turkey sandwich.
We like to go full-on on the first day after Thanksgiving by adding all the Thanksgiving leftover sides - mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, and the stuffing - into an authentic thick turkey club sandwich! Simply reliving that Thanksgiving dinner in the palm of my hands.
I live for leftovers because anytime I'm cooking a big batch, I do not have to worry about what's for lunch the next day (or week!)
Turkey Sandwich Ideas
If you have a lot of turkey leftover, here are some turkey sandwich options you can try.
Day 1 - Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich with gravy and all the fixings
Day 2 - Classic Turkey Sandwich with Havarti cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
Day 3 - Vietnamese Turkey Sandwich Banh Mi with fresh cilantro, scallions and pickled carrots and radishes.
Day 4 - Simple Leftover Turkey Sandwich - just hot turkey slices, butter and toast.
Day 5 - Turkey, Bacon, Cranberry, and Brie Wraps - No-frill, easy make-ahead sandwiches for lunch that's a travel-friendly wrap!
Best Bread for Hot Turkey Sandwiches
To make a killer hot turkey sandwich, you are going to need some hearty bread. We recommend thick slice sourdough bread. This bread, when toasted, really holds all the gravy, sauces and turkey meat together like a champ!
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More Leftover Turkey Recipes Easy and Quick
Suppose you are looking for a more creative way to clean-eating leftover roast turkey. How about swapping the sandwiches for a healthy leftover turkey casserole or trying these recipes instead?
What to Serve with Turkey Sandwiches
Or if you are wondering what to serve with turkey sandwiches instead of chips, here are some ideas to get you started:
Best Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich
Description
Part of your gourmet Thanksgiving menu should always include "what to do with leftover turkey?". There's something special about a hot turkey sandwich that you won't get bored with no matter how much leftover turkey you have! So how about this Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich with gravy and all the sides! After all, it's the mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, and stuffing that really bring it all together.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
- 500g leftover roasted turkey, thick sliced
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp mayo (optional)
- 2 tbsp mashed potato (see my Instant Pot Mashed Potato recipe)
- ½ C leftover stuffing
- 2 tbsp gravy, warmed
- ¼ C sauteed kale
Instructions
- Toast 4 slices of sourdough bread.
- While the bread is toasted, reheat leftover turkey slices in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Spread one side of two pieces of toast with cranberry sauce, mashed potato, and mayo.
- Top each slice of bread with turkey slices, stuffing, gravy and sautéed kale.
- Spread remaining slices of toast with cranberry sauce and top sandwich.
- Cut in half and serve.
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Heidy says
This was a great turkey repurpose recipe that our entire family enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again soon. Happy Holidays!
Heidy
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Nancy says
The sandwich really holds all the leftovers together nicely!
Natalie says
This sandwich sounds wonderful. I love added potato, how clever to use ALL the leftovers from dinner. I'm saving this recipe and I will make this for sure. Thanks for this idea!
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Nancy says
Hope it comes in handy this weekend!
🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
Amy Casey says
We always make double of all our Thanksgiving dishes so we have leftovers. Your delicious sandwich has been added to our list of recipes to make!!
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Nancy says
Making double is our style too! 🙂 Team Leftovers!
Chandice Probst says
Oh my gosh this really is the best leftover Thanksgiving sandwich! Between the potatoes, gravy, stuffing and the cranberry sauce, which is the best part, you nailed it!
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Nancy says
I couldn't choose which leftovers were better - so i used them all! Everyone wins!
Debbie says
This Leftover Turkey sandwich sounds amazing ..adding the potatoes and cranberry sauce is ingenious. I will being trying this with our leftovers .
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Nancy says
Thanks Debbie! Making leftovers NOT boring is out motto!
Alex says
I normally hate leftovers but this looks incredible! What a creative way to make leftovers not only edible, but really delicious. 🙂
Nancy says
It definitely gives these otherwise boring leftovers a new life!
Erin says
I so wish I had all the ingredients to make these right now! They sound perfect. Totally saving these for next Friday!
Nancy says
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Linda says
No that's a sandwich! I love turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving and usually will add some cranberry sauce for a tangy touch but never tired it with everything. Sounds like the perfect way to relive the big tasty dinner.
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Nancy says
the cranberry sauce is such a magic ingredient!! i love adding it too!
veenaazmanov says
This looks so tempting and inviting too. Love the Leftover usage. Awesome.
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Nancy says
Leftovers after thanksgiving is the best!
Christa says
This looks seriously delicious!
Nancy says
Something to look forward to!!
Mahfam Braithwaite says
That looks so good. Yours look so fancy and pretty at the same time delish looking. Thank you for sharing!
Nancy says
thanks Mahfam!
Julie says
Fabulous ideas for leftover turkey!!! I pinned and will refer back to this at Thanksgiving!!! Thanks!
Nancy says
Happy Thanksgiving and feasting!
Nadia says
Can I just call you the Thanksgiving leftover Queen?! I had to pin this so I can know what to do with my leftovers after Thanksgiving.
Nancy says
Awwwww thanks Nadia! Happy Thanksgiving!
styledbysetitra says
ohhh that looks amazing! Turkey sandwiches are my favorite!
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Nancy says
I agree with you! It's perfect for everyday not just Thanksgiving!
Rachel says
Looks so good! The key is warm toasty thick bread in my opinion 😉
Nancy says
you got it nailed!!
Chenée says
Definitely saving this yummy sandwich recipe for the day after Thanksgiving when we have way too much turkey left over!
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Nancy says
Wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Ramona says
I love these leftover turkey sandwich ideas, they look so delicious! Thank you for sharing these recipes, I cant wait to try some of these!
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Nancy says
I love leftovers!! It's like meal prepping
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Aya says
Thanksgiving in a sandwich! This looks and sounds delicious! I can’t wait to have leftover turkey to try it!
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Nancy says
It literally is Thanksgiving in a sandwich! It's wonderful and portable!
Kathryn says
I am definitely going to be making this sandwich the day after thanksgiving. What a fabulous idea, thank you so much!
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Nancy says
I can't wait to see your Thanksgiving spread!
Jenny says
Your leftover turkey sandwich looks fantastic! We need to bookmark the post; we should make these. We are a big family and always make a giant turkey but struggle to be creative with leftovers. Thanks so much for the sandwich idea. It is terrific.
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Nancy says
That's a good reason to have a big bird!!
Louise says
Canadian Thanksgiving has been and gone, so we have already embraced turkey leftovers!! Man was this good! Adding mashed potato is GENIUS!!!! So delicious! YUM!
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Nancy says
I know! i already celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving! Now I am re-living the American one! 🙂
Healing Tomato says
I always love recipes that make use of leftovers! Waste not, want not! You have found a very creative recipe for leftover turkey that looks so amazing!
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Nancy says
I just make a big batch of everything cause i'm "planning" for the leftovers hahhaa
Angie says
I love Thanksgiving leftover turkey in a sandwich with all the traditional sides. And your turkey sandwich looks really good (pretty photos!).
Nancy says
Stack your sammy thick and it is a the best way to cure a holiday hangover!
Allyssa says
Thanks a lot for this amazing and super easy to make turkey sandwich recipe! It's really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
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Nancy says
Awesome!! Happy Holidays!!
veenaazmanov says
This is such an awesome combination of ingredients. Perfect Sandwich for any meal. Presentation yum.
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Nancy says
The best part! you don't have to cook anything cuz they're leftovers 🙂
Linda says
I'm all about leftovers and this one is so delicious. Can't wait to save any turkey leftovers to make this sandwich
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Nancy says
Just make extra this Thanksgiving and you will not have to worry about cooking the next week! am i right?
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
I am all for using any food left after a big dinner, and this is a great way!
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Nancy says
I agree, this is excellent to change up eating the leftovers without feeling too boring!
Amy says
I'm making a list of leftover turkey ideas as I always have so much that I almost have to eat it for 3 -4 days after! Nice to have some options to mix it up as I would prefer not to freeze the leftovers.
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Nancy says
freezing leftovers never tastes the same afterwards! amiright?
Freya says
Sometimes I think the leftovers are the best part of thanksgiving! I love how you’ve packed this sandwich full of festive flavours, can’t wait to try it!
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Nancy says
I agree! I would just make extra because I am planning for the "leftovers" 🙂
jules says
This recipe completely reminds me of that "Friends" episode where Ross has the special leftover sandwich that Monica makes him on Thanksgiving, and then that second episode where Ross has to take a leave of absence from work because he was enraged that someone ate his loaded post-thanksgiving sandwich. BTW serious yum here, love that you added kale.
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Nancy says
Ross' moist maker sandwich is awesome!
Andrea White says
Delicious! Such an easy recipe!
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Nancy says
thank you - hope you enjoy it!
Terri says
I love your leftover turkey sandwich ideas- so much fancier than I usually make! I buy a bigger turkey just so I can have leftovers 🙂
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Nancy says
that's smart thinking! bigger turkey, more leftovers!