Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich
A perfect way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers as a hearty sandwich.
This recipe utilizes leftover turkey and cranberry sauce from your Thanksgiving feast to create a flavorful and satisfying sandwich. Thick slices of turkey and cranberry sauce are layered with cheese, lettuce, and an herbed mayonnaise spread on nutty bread.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 sandwich
Full Ingredient List
- 2 slices nutty bread
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- pinch of poultry seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- green leaf lettuce
- 1/2 lb sliced leftover turkey
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
Tools and Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 slices | nutty bread | sourdough bread | |
| 3 tablespoons | mayonnaise | whipped cream cheese | |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped chives | finely chopped | green onions |
| pinch | poultry seasoning | thyme, sage | |
| to taste | salt | ||
| to taste | pepper | ||
| 1 leaf | green leaf lettuce | spinach, arugula | |
| 1/2 lb | sliced leftover turkey | semi-thin slices | roast chicken |
| 1/4 cup | cranberry sauce | fig jam |
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the mayonnaise with chopped chives, a pinch of poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. (Tips: Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences.)
- Step 2: Spread the herbed mayonnaise onto each slice of nutty bread. (Tips: Ensure each slice is evenly coated for full flavor.)
- Step 3: Layer one bread slice with lettuce, turkey slices, cheese, and cranberry sauce. (Tips: Use thick, even slices of turkey for the best texture.)
- Step 4: Place the second slice of bread on top, mayo side down, to complete the sandwich. (Tips: Press gently to keep the sandwich intact.)
- Step 5: Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately. (Tips: Use a sharp knife to avoid squashing the sandwich.)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 997
- Protein: 72g
- Fat: 50g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 26g
Additional Information
Notes: This sandwich can be customized with your choice of cheese and greens.
Background: The post-Thanksgiving sandwich is a popular and practical way to enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving in a new form.
Geographic Region: American
Seasonality: Winter
Occasion: Thanksgiving weekend
Recommended Pairings
- iced tea
- sparkling water
Tags
Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich American cuisine holiday meal easy meals