Best 8 Hot Turkey Sandwiches For Leftover Turkey Recipes

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If you have leftover turkey from the holidays, turning it into a delectable hot turkey sandwich can be an excellent way to use it up. This classic comfort food can be a flavorful and satisfying meal that is easy to make and customizable to your preferences. There are numerous ways to prepare a hot turkey sandwich, and each method offers a unique combination of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a simple turkey sandwich dressed with your favorite condiments or a more elaborate creation layered with various toppings, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste buds. The key to a great hot turkey sandwich lies in using high-quality ingredients, ensuring proper cooking methods, and balancing the flavors.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOT TURKEY SANDWICH



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Creamy Hot Turkey Sandwiches are pure delicious comfort food. Our Open Faced Turkey Sandwich quickly transforms leftover turkey into a meal everyone will love.

Provided by Julie Menghini

Categories     Main Course     Sandwich

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1½ cup turkey broth (Chicken stock can be substituted)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 cup cream
3½ cups turkey (shredded, diced or chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Continue whisking until smooth.
  • Whisk in the broth into the flour mixture. When blended whisk in the cream. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the turkey.
  • Serve over bread, potatoes, or dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 616 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOT TURKEY SANDWICH



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These delicious Hot Turkey Sandwiches can use up all your Thanksgiving leftovers! We actually make these sandwiches all year long because we love them so much!

Provided by Dan

Categories     Dinner

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices bread, toasted (white, sour dough, wheat, ciabatta)
1/2 cup leftover stuffing, warmed
2 slices cranberry sauce
1/2 cup leftover turkey gravy, warmed
Leftover turkey, warmed

Steps:

  • Warm up the turkey and stuffing if desired. Place a layer of stuffing onto the toasted bread, followed by 2 slices of cranberry sauce and ending with the leftover turkey.
  • Pour the hot turkey gravy over the top of the sandwich, also serving some on the side for dipping.

DINER-STYLE HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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For another great meal idea, reserve the leftover turkey and gravy to use in Rachael's Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 stick softened butter
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, sage and parsley
2 boneless turkey breasts (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each)
2 large fresh bay leaves
Olive oil spray
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as thyme, sage and parsley, finely chopped
3 to 4 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
2 small apples, chopped
2 small to medium yellow onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stuffing cubes, such as Pepperidge Farms
3 to 4 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
Coarse black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups turkey or chicken stock
About 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 egg yolk
1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard, optional
Salt
A couple cups stock, to reheat sliced turkey
Sliced good quality white or wheat bread
Chopped fresh parsley, garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For the turkey breasts:
  • Arrange a wire rack over a baking sheet. Combine the butter with the herbs. Loosen the skin on the turkey breasts and place the butter between the skin and breast meat, working out to the edges evenly. Place a bay leaf between the skin and meat. Spray the skin with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast to 165 degrees internal temperature, about 1 hour. Remove and cover loosely with foil to cool back to room temp, reserving the drippings for the gravy. Then cover and store for a make-ahead meal, as well as another night's meal, such as the Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole.
  • For the stuffing:
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Grease a casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of remaining butter, and reserve the rest to dot the top of the stuffing once it is in its casserole dish. To the melted butter, add the herbs, celery, apples, onions, bay leaf and some salt and pepper. Cook to tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stuffing cubes and moisten with the stock until damp, but not wet. Fill the casserole dish and dot the top with butter. Cover and refrigerate to store.
  • For the gravy:
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and season liberally with black pepper. Whisk in the flour until light golden in color. Then whisk in the stock and Worcestershire and simmer at low boil to thicken. Add any pan drippings from the roasted turkey breasts. Once the gravy lightly coats the back of a spoon, add a ladle of it to the egg yolk while beating with fork. Then add the yolk back to gravy to gloss it up, stir in. Add the mustard, if using. Add salt to taste. Cool and store.
  • To serve:
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the rack in center of oven.
  • Bring the stuffing to room temp, then bake until crispy on top and hot through.
  • Reheat the gravy over medium heat, partially covered and stirring occasionally.
  • While the stuffing is in the oven and the gravy is reheating, heat up an additional couple cups of plain stock in a high-sided skillet. Thinly slice 1 turkey breast, removing the bay leaf when you get to it.
  • For each sandwich, very lightly toast a slice of bread and place on a dinner plate. Top the bread with a scoop of stuffing (I use an ice cream scoop). Set a few slices of turkey into broth to heat through. Arrange the turkey slices over the mound of stuffing. Liberally ladle the gravy over the top of the sandwich and garnish with chopped parsley. Save any leftover gravy for another meal, such as the Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole later in the week.

BEST THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS SANDWICH



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The sandwich you make with all the prized leftovers the day after Thanksgiving might be even better than the main event. Assembling this leftover Thanksgiving sandwich is easy, but the details matter. The white and dark turkey meat each get special love and attention: The breast is warmed in butter, while the dark meat is shredded, then warmed in gravy. This club ditches the usual third slice of bread for a slab of crisp, fried stuffing instead. When heating the stuffing, make sure your pan is good and hot so the stuffing fries up fast without falling apart in the skillet. A generous swipe of cranberry mayo brings the whole thing together.

Provided by Sohla El-Waylly

Categories     dinner, lunch, sandwiches, main course

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
4 cups leftover stuffing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup homemade, canned or jarred cranberry sauce
1 cup shredded dark-meat turkey
1/2 cup leftover gravy
4 teaspoons neutral oil
1 cup sliced turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices sandwich bread (preferably 4- to 5-inch square slices), toasted if desired
2 cups assorted Thanksgiving leftovers (any combination of cooked green beans, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes or other sides), warmed

Steps:

  • Grease a 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with butter, then line it with parchment paper, covering the bottom and 2 sides with one sheet, creasing it into the corners to ensure a snug fit. If the stuffing is cold, warm it in the microwave for 1 minute or covered in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Put the stuffing into the prepared pan and press into an even layer using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Top with a sheet of parchment and press firmly with your hands, tightly compacting the stuffing. If you have a second pan of the same size, use that to pack down the stuffing. Cover and chill overnight.
  • The next day, prepare your sandwich fillings: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and cranberry sauce. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the shredded dark-meat turkey and the gravy. Gently heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high, warm the oil until hot and shimmering. (The stuffing needs to be cooked hot and fast, or it will stick to the skillet and fall apart.) Meanwhile, remove the stuffing from the pan by lifting the parchment overhang, and cut the stuffing into four squares.
  • Cook stuffing until browned and crisp on one side, gently pressing it down using the base of the baking pan you chilled it in, about 1 minute. Using a flat spatula, quickly flip each piece of stuffing. Cook the other side until browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat until foamy. Add the sliced turkey breast, flipping occasionally until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of cranberry mayonnaise on 1 side of each slice of bread. Divide the buttery sliced turkey over the 4 slices of bread. Divide half the assorted leftovers on top of the white meat, then top each with a slab of crisp stuffing.
  • On top of the crisp stuffing, evenly divide the gravy-dressed dark meat and the remaining assorted leftovers. Top with remaining mayo-slathered bread. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each sandwich on the diagonal and serve right away.

HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES (FOR LEFTOVER TURKEY)



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This uses left-over chopped turkey. We grew up calling these "turkey burgers"- but that was before ground turkey, so I'm calling them "turkey sandwiches" to avoid any confusion. WE LOVE THESE. They were a favorite with my family when I was growing up, and now they are a favorite with my hubby and kids. Something nice and different. The melted cheese and mayo together are just heavenly. I like my cheese cut up in fairly large cubes, not diced. Adjust the onion to your taste. We look forward to thanksgiving left-overs just for this! FOR OAMC: leave out the mayo and freeze remaining ingredients (expect buttered buns) in an airtight bag with all of the air removed. Let thaw in fridge before adding mayo.

Provided by Cookingfor7

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb cheddar cheese, cubed
1 sweet pickle, diced
2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper, to taste
10 hamburger buns
butter

Steps:

  • Mix together 1st 6 ingredients.
  • Butter bun halves, and spread mixture over buns.
  • Wrap each burger in foil, and bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.1, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 445.6, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.1

EASY HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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My mom made these turkey sandwiches as far back as I can remember...and I still make them often today. You'll love their fast-to-fix convenience.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bread, toasted
4 teaspoons butter, softened
4 slices cooked turkey
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and drained
4 slices tomato, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spread each slice of toast with 1 teaspoon butter. Place toast in a shallow baking pan. Top with the turkey, cheddar cheese, two bacon strips and tomato if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Broil 5 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheddar cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY, QUICK ,HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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This is a super good quick lunch. Or sometimes I double the recipe and have it for supper with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable. I found this an a Campbells cookbook.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) can turkey gravy
1/3 lb deli turkey, sliced
4 slices French bread

Steps:

  • In skillet, melt butter.
  • Add carrots, onion, celery, and spices.
  • Cook on med until tender.
  • Stir in gravy.
  • Heat to boiling; add turkey and heat through.
  • Place bread slices on serving plates.
  • Divide turkey and gravy evenly among bread slices.

HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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If you're looking for a deliciously different entree, try Hot Turkey Sandwiches suggested by Janice Bilek of Holland, Michigan. Her version has tender shredded turkey in a basil cream sauce. "The sandwiches are a nice change of pace from turkey in traditional gravy," Janice says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bone-in turkey breasts (6 to 7 pounds each)
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups thinly sliced green onions
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 to 4 tablespoons dried basil
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups heavy whipping cream
50 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on racks in roasting pans. Bake, uncovered, 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with pan drippings. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Shred turkey., In several Dutch ovens or large pans, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the turkey and heat through. Stir in cream; cook until heated through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: Use sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings, such as sourdough, ciabatta, or French bread.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your sandwich will taste. Use fresh, flavorful turkey, creamy mayonnaise, and crisp lettuce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless ways to make a hot turkey sandwich. Try different combinations of fillings and sauces until you find one that you love.
  • Make it a meal: Serve your hot turkey sandwich with a side of soup, salad, or chips for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Hot turkey sandwiches are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is both satisfying and flavorful. So next time you have leftover turkey, don't relegate it to a boring sandwich. Instead, try one of the recipes in this article and enjoy a hot turkey sandwich that is sure to impress.

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