Turkey cranberry sandwich recipe
Leftover turkey cranberry sandwich is a delicious way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers! This easy, loaded holiday sandwich combines turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and Swiss cheese on sourdough bread for a flavorful meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 4 Slices Leftover turkey meat ( use as much meat per sandwich as you want and feel free to shred it instead)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (or choice of cheese)
- ½ cup stuffing (use more as needed)
- ¼ cup gravy (warm)
- 1 cup arugula leaves (spinach, mixed greens, or lettuce)
- ¼ cup whole cranberry sauce (use more as needed)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, ensuring it coats the entire surface.
- Toast the bread slices in a single layer until golden brown on both sides, working in batches if necessary. Add more butter as needed. Transfer the toasted bread to a plate or cutting board.
- Warm the turkey slices in the microwave in 30-second intervals till warmed through.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread a layer of Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer 4 slices of turkey on the bread, followed by 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
- Evenly distribute the stuffing on each sandwich and drizzle with a few spoonfuls of warm gravy.
- Add fresh arugula and a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce on top.
- Place a second slice of bread on each sandwich and press gently to secure.
- Serve with chips and warm gravy on the side. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use any sandwich bread you prefer. Toast it in a toaster, oven, or stovetop, or enjoy it soft.
- Go easy on the wet ingredients so that you don't get a soggy sandwich
- Reheat the leftovers in the microwave before building your sandwich.
- This recipe also works well with leftover chicken breasts instead of turkey.
- Customize with mashed potatoes or extra gravy. Some people prefer to add stuffing or a gravy-soaked slice of bread in the middle.
Nutrition
Calories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 30gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1142mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1413IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 465mgIron: 3mg
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