Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich Recipe (2024)

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mg

So skip the bread and mayo, along with the cranberries, and bring out the gravy and a poached egg. At our house we look forward to breakfast the next day with eggs "mcStuffin" off the griddle. We take the left over dressing and form into patties--adding a beaten egg and or milk/stock if needed to bind and form. Stufifng patties are griddled golden brown not he outside and topped with a poached egg and a big spoon of gravy--

Linda Broere

I’m seventy, and there has never been leftover stuffing at my house.

adbwest83

Delicious, no doubt. But too much trouble. The weekend after Thanksgiving should be a lazy one! I have made leftover sandwiches for decades with a schmear of mayo and a layer of cranberry sauce, followed by a layer of squooshed down stuffing and sliced white meat turkey. Then lettuce, for cool crunch and a brief nod to healthy eating. Don't neglect salt and pepper. And you have a huge mouth and feeling ambitious, add bacon and tomato for a leftover BLT. Then wallow happily in ongoing excess...

Robyn

Why not use the stuffing as the bread? You could mix in a little beaten egg and put it in a wafflemaker. Sandwich the turkey, sides, and cranberry mayo inside the stuffing waffles.

JohnK860

all works good together, but its too big for the mouth and goes sideways when compressed. It became a mess upon use. No Kudos.

Ernest

Shades of Dagwood Bumstead

Nikki M-K

Put the pressed stuffing in the freezer up to 10 minutes to get a nice chill on it instead of an overnight refrigerated situation. This is the perfect sandwich for someone who didn't cook and took leftovers home. Texas toast is the right kind of bread for the hearty build. This is also a sandwich you need to eat with a fork. It's perfect and I love it.

Michael

how can this sandwich possibly get 4 stars??too complicated, too heavy, too messy.All the wonderful ingredients of left over thanksgiving dinner are there for the taking (and making) why add butter, more work, and not actually adding much to a classic turkey, mayo, cranberry, on ciabatta or a fresh baguette or toasted whole wheat.

Susan

Best ever cranberry sauce to add to this - Mama Stamberg’s - from NPR’s Susan Stamberg. Great story too. Don’t let the ‘Pepto Bismal’ color put you off. It’s delicious!

Lizzie

If I had to go to this much effort for a sandwich, I’d just opt for cheese & crackers.

Dave M

A little cheese would also help the mashed potato layer hold together. Just sayin'.

LINDA

Yes, Turkey Sandwiches MUST have dressing on them!My favorite condiment for them is Stonewall Kitchens Cranberry Horseradish Sauce....or just make your own with combo of mayo, horseradish sauce, and whole cranberry sauce.......delish and divine!

Heidi

My family’s tradition, going back four generations at least, is toasted white bread, a smear of mayo, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and leftover turkey. Add some salt and pepper and you’ve good to go. As a kid, I enjoyed that sandwich much more than the meal on the big day.

MLG

Thanks. Got my own version of what I call a Sunday Dinner Sandwich that I've been making for 40+ years. Had to save this recipe though, because the comments are just to rich to pass up. Keep 'em coming... I'll check in with you all in 2022.

Cass in the Kitchen

I made a modified version of this sandwich and it was delicious! Truly best post thanksgiving sandwich I’ve ever had. I just smashed down stuffing right before cooking (didn’t chill overnight) and crisped it up as directed. Prepared the white meat and dark meat shredded and basted in butter and gravy—used the same pan—added a little salt and pepper. Used cranberry sauce mixed with Durkeys (Mayo/mustard combo) on lightly toasted sour dough. Did not take that much time and was tasty!!

lsrj

Skip the turkey - stuffing sandwiches with mayo and salt are the bomb. Better than the whole meal the day before!

Elaine G

This sounds utterly ridiculous and heavy. I’m going with a diner “Blue Plate Special”, turkey slices warmed in gravy over diagonally sliced white bread (or leftover mashed potatoes) and peas. End of sentence and end of leftovers today!

todd sf

Our traditional leftover sandwich forgoes the stuffing, greens etc. and is what I look forward to more than the main meal. I make sure to buy what’s needed for the sandwich the day I shop for the dinner. Two slices of fresh sourdough, smear of mayo, sliced Turkey , lots of uncooked cranberry orange chutney and a layer of Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese. Top with a spoonful of gravy, Bess it with salt and pepper and you have achieved divinity………

arcane54

This looks SO good but after spending 8 hours in the kitchen making all the things only to have my guest barely touch her dinner, I’m doing this: two slices of good white bread slathered with mayo and dusted with salt and pepper, topped with thinly sliced cooked turkey breast.

Cynthia

Have noticed that, the time invested vs time spent enjoying is way out of whack. Hours and hours of preparation, and yet, how long do guests linger? It's not like a three-course meal, that is actually leisurely and enjoyable, more like a gobble and dash. For some of us this traditional feast needs a rework.

Cascia

toasted sourdough roll, slices of turkey, avocado, and micro greens

Janet H.

Wow what a great sandwich! I prepared each of the components as the recipe instructs,.....but when I went to assemble the sandwiches, I had no room for any of the "assorted leftovers" - or it would have been impossible to eat. Isn't the idea of a sandwich to get a mix of tastes when you bite into it? Still, even without the extra leftover-layers, the white and dark meat, fried stuffing and cranberry mayo were wonderful - this is our new leftover sandwich.

PNW Mo

Love the idea of fried stuffing. Will have to add to my repertoire. Surprised to see that no one mentioned my “go-to” ingredients: Mayo with a generous amount of Dijon on one slice and a good shmear of cream cheese (nuked for 10 seconds to make it spreadable) and cranberries on the other slice. To all that I’ve served this to, the flavors of turkey, cream cheese, cranberries together with the Dijon mixed in gets rave reviews.

Lauren G.

Nine fussy steps to build a T-giving leftover sandwich? Come on. How about you heat up all the stuff on one plate in the microwave or convection oven (or not — It’s fine cold, too!), slather some Mayo and cranberry sauce on the bread, add the stuff, and Press into a panini or eat the sandwich as is.

Bill Killam

Why grease the pan before you put the paper down? Doesn't it make more sense to butter the parchment paper after it's in the pan?

Richard

The grease helps the paper stick to it.

Mimi

I want somebody to make this for me, as I’m too tired from Thanksgiving day to deal with this. But it sounds delicious. Also, I agree with GG - the comments are the best part!

Sara B

Great recipe. The cranberry Mayo is delicious. I didn’t prep the stuffing the night before so I combined stuffing with mashed potatoes and fried them as written. No leftover green vegetables so I just used salad greens. Will make again!

mike

I’m seventy, and there is always leftover stuffing.

mike

No. It’s an idea. This isn’t the sandwich to make.

Michael

how can this sandwich possibly get 4 stars??too complicated, too heavy, too messy.All the wonderful ingredients of left over thanksgiving dinner are there for the taking (and making) why add butter, more work, and not actually adding much to a classic turkey, mayo, cranberry, on ciabatta or a fresh baguette or toasted whole wheat.

mary

What leftovers?

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Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best bread for Thanksgiving sandwiches? ›

This is not the time for crusty, seedy bread

Many sandwiches later, I've found sliced white sourdough holds up best. Regular, bagged sandwich bread gets soggy under the weight of the filling.

What is the name of the sandwich after Thanksgiving? ›

Ingredients for The Moist Maker Sandwich

You're going to need leftover turkey and stuffing (1 serving or so of each), leftover gravy, cranberry sauce, romaine lettuce, mayo (optional) and three slices of white sandwich bread (I used sourdough).

Why do Thanksgiving leftovers taste better? ›

The flavor compounds – the herbs, the spices, the reactions that take place during cooking, sort of cool back and depending on how you have cooled and refrigerated your food, actually get back into the food and get trapped into the starches and the proteins.

How do you deal with leftovers on Thanksgiving? ›

The answer is simple: leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. This means you have until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat all those delicious leftovers or place them in the freezer to enjoy later. If you store leftovers in the freezer, they will be of best quality within 2-6 months.

What cheese goes best on a turkey sandwich? ›

Cheese: Swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses all pair well with turkey. Buy slices directly from the deli counter, or slice off the block with a cheese slicer. Lettuce: Green leaf or romaine lettuce adds much needed crunch. Remove the thick rib from romaine lettuce to make it easier to build the sandwich.

What is the best crusty bread for sandwiches? ›

Ciabatta. With its hearty and open texture and chewy crust, this rustic Italian bread is perfect with almost any kind of sandwich, but is especially known for its use in paninis. Interesting note: although it seems like an old-world bread, ciabatta is a modern invention—1982, to be exact.

Why are they called funeral sandwiches? ›

They're called Funeral Sandwiches because they were traditionally served after a funeral at the church memorial service.

What is a godfather sandwich? ›

The Godfather. Great sandwiches are not born great — they are built great. Layered with Capicola ham, Genoa salami, and soft provolone cheese, The Godfather will send the traditions of Italy flowing through your veins after the very first bite. With such a great sandwich comes great responsibility.

What is the Pilgrim sandwich? ›

It was a traditional way of using up leftover food from Thanksgiving Day and thus is composed essentially of bread slices or a roll, into which are placed sliced roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries or cranberry sauce, gravy, and/or other toppings such as cheese, lettuce or mayonnaise.

How do I make my leftovers more exciting? ›

By reimagining leftovers into new meals, you can make them a little more exciting and even have some fun in the process. Depending on the original taste and seasoning of your leftover meal, you can add leftover meat, vegetables, or seafood to a new creation such as fried rice, pasta, casseroles, tacos, or soup.

What percentage of Americans prefer leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Turkey and sides for several more meals, none quite as good as the first, in my opinion. Apparently I'm in the minority, as this poll reported that 80 percent of Americans prefer the leftover version.

What ratio of Americans like leftovers better than the Thanksgiving meal itself? ›

Out of 2,000 U.S. residents surveyed who celebrate Thanksgiving, 70% said they believe leftovers taste better than their original meal served on Thanksgiving day, according to survey results from Stasher.

What is the rule for leftovers? ›

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away.

How many days are Thanksgiving leftovers good? ›

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recommends throwing out refrigerated leftovers after three to four days. If foods are kept in the freezer, they can usually still be consumed for three to four months.

What do people do after Thanksgiving dinner? ›

7 Fun Things to Do After Thanksgiving
  • Host a game night. Ask guests to bring their favorite board game. ...
  • Head outdoors. ...
  • Create a family scrapbook. ...
  • Write thankful letters. ...
  • Decorate for the holidays. ...
  • Volunteer together. ...
  • Organize a talent show.

What kind of bread is used for gourmet sandwiches? ›

A hearty Italian or French baguette, ciabatta, or a rustic sourdough loaf would be great options for making sandwiches with cold cuts and cheese like salami and prosciutto.

What kind of bread do they serve in Turkey? ›

Bread (ekmek) is an essential part of the Turkish meal and is therefore eaten daily, including in the form of pide (Turkish bread or small rolls), simit (sesame rings), yufka, lavas and durum.

What bread is best for finger sandwiches? ›

Pepperidge Farm Very Thin Sliced Bread in white or whole wheat works best for making tea sandwiches. This recipe is part of a memorable spring brunch menu. Slice the cucumber as thinly as possible, using a mandoline if you have one.

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