Best 8 Thanksgiving Sandwiches Recipes

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As Thanksgiving approaches, many families eagerly anticipate the traditional feast of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. However, if you're looking for a creative and delectable way to utilize your Thanksgiving leftovers, consider crafting a mouthwatering Thanksgiving sandwich. This culinary delight combines the classic flavors of Thanksgiving dinner into a portable and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a late-night snack. With endless variations and customizable ingredients, your Thanksgiving sandwich can be tailored to suit your unique taste preferences, ensuring a flavorful and memorable culinary experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THANKSGIVING SANDWICHES



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When I first tried this recipe for leftover turkey, I knew it would be an instant hit with my family. These sandwiches really capture the flavor of the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 orange, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Lettuce leaves
6 rolls or croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, mayonnaise, cranberries, orange, sugar, mustard and salt. Just before serving, stir in pecans. Place lettuce and 1/2 cup turkey mixture on each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

THANKSGIVING SANDWICH



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This is something my 11 year old daughter made after Thanksgiving; it is the best sandwich you will ever taste.

Provided by Nichol

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 slices ham
2 thick slices leftover roast turkey
½ cup mashed potatoes, or as needed
4 slices bread

Steps:

  • Place ham, turkey, and mashed potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Lay out two slices of bread; place 4 slices of ham on each slice of bread.
  • Lay out remaining two slices of bread; place 1 slice of turkey on each slice of bread. Spread 1/2 the potatoes on top of each turkey slice. Place turkey slice of bread together with ham slice of bread to form sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 107.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1994.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING PANINI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 sandwich (2 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 slices sourdough sandwich bread
2 slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup shredded leftover roast turkey
3 tablespoons leftover cranberry sauce
1/3 cup leftover dressing
2 tablespoons leftover giblet gravy
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Spread the mustard on both slices of bread, then lay a slice of cheese on each piece. On one slice, arrange the turkey and the cranberry sauce. On the other slice, lay on the dressing and spoon the gravy over the top.
  • Carefully unite the two halves into one sandwich, then spread the top side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Invert the sandwich, butter-side down, onto a hot panini maker (or a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat; see Cook's Note). Spread the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Close the panini maker and grill until the bread is crusty and golden, the fillings are hot, and the cheese is melted. (If using a grill pan or skillet, flip the sandwich halfway through to grill on the other side.)
  • Pull the sandwich off the heat and slice it in half--this sandwich is to die for!

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.

THANKSGIVING IN A SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 sourdough sandwich rolls
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
1 small head radicchio, leaves separated and washed
1 onion, sliced and caramelized (or leftover glazed pearl onions)
1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
3/4 pound sliced turkey
1/2 cup gravy, warmed

Steps:

  • Split the rolls and toast them lightly. Spread the bottom of the rolls with cranberry sauce and layer the radicchio, onion, walnuts and the turkey on top. Pour some of the warmed gravy on top of the meat and place the upper half of the roll on top. Serve immediately.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY SANDWICH



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I created this recipe after sampling a similar sandwich at a nearby restaurant. At first, my husband turned up his nose. But after one bite, he was converted! -Jeanne Imbrigiotta, Pennington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 sandwich.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 slices multigrain bread
1 tablespoon hot pepper jelly
3 slices thinly sliced deli or cooked turkey

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese on both slices of bread; spread jelly over cream cheese. Place turkey on one slice; cover with remaining slice.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY THANKSGIVING TURKEY SANDWICH



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Sliced Maple Honey Turkey makes a great sandwich on whole wheat bread with mayo and cranberry sauce.

Provided by Butterball

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Butterball®

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices wheat bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup shredded lettuce
4 ounces sliced Butterball® Maple Honey Turkey
2 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise.
  • Top with lettuce, turkey and cranberry sauce and remaining slice of bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1347.5 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

THANKSGIVING DIP SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY



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How to make a Thanksgiving sandwich

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground sage
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons kosher salt
12 oz 2 turkey tenderloins
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
1 cup turkey stock
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 orange peels
Juice of 1 orange
2 light brown sugars
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
½ cup cold water
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups Chicken or Turkey Stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 brioche buns
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, (1/2 stick)
2 cups arugula
1 ⅓ cups Prepared Mac 'n' Cheese
Sweet potato fry, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the turkey tenderloin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, sage, thyme, brown sugar, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Using your hands, rub each turkey tenderloin with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then generously coat all over with the spice rub.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the turkey tenderloins to the skillet and sear for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the pan from heat and pour in the chicken stock.
  • Cover the pan tightly with foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin registers at least 165°F (74°C). Transfer the turkey from the pan to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for at least 10 minutes, or until ready to serve. Leave any juices behind in the pan.
  • While the turkey roasts, make the creamy cranberry sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange peels, orange juice, brown sugar, rosemary, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the cranberries have softened and burst and the liquid has thickened. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the orange peels and rosemary sprig and discard.
  • Transfer the cranberry mixture to a small food processor, along with the mayonnaise and salt. Pulse until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the jus: Return the skillet used to roast the turkey to the stove and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to incorporate. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until bubbling and thickened. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until thickened. Season with the salt
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over a measuring cup or serving bowl and strain the jus to remove any solid bits.
  • When ready to serve, thinly slice the turkey against the grain.
  • Spread about ½ tablespoon of softened butter on each side of the brioche buns. Working in batches if needed, place the buns, buttered-side down, in a clean large skillet over medium heat and toast until the buns are golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: Spread 1-2 teaspoons of creamy cranberry sauce over each side of the buns. Place ½ cup arugula, 6 ounces turkey, and ⅓ cup mac 'n' cheese on each bottom bun and top with the top buns. Serve with sweet potato fries, more cranberry sauce, and the hot jus for dipping.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread. The best bread for a Thanksgiving sandwich is one that is sturdy enough to hold all of the fillings, but not so thick that it overpowers the flavors. Some good options include ciabatta, focaccia, or sourdough.
  • Use high-quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your sandwich. Use fresh, flavorful turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making a Thanksgiving sandwich. Feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
  • Make it a meal. A Thanksgiving sandwich can be a hearty and satisfying meal on its own. Serve it with a side of soup or salad, or enjoy it as a main course.

Conclusion:

The Thanksgiving sandwich is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a Thanksgiving sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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