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Turkey Sandwich – great for leftovers

November 27, 2018 By Binky 22 Comments

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This turkey sandwich is easy and delicious! All you need is some leftover turkey and fixings from the holidays for this turkey sandwich!

turkey sandwich with stuffing and cranberry sauce
Turkey Sandwich

This particular Turkey Sandwich has been my favorite since I was a kid! You may call me weird, but don’t knock it until you try it!

Are you one of those people that eats one thing at a time, when you have a plate with different foods on it? Not me. Thansgiving dinner, I will put a little bit of several things on my fork and chew them, together. I love the way the flavors mingle!

My older son, who would always eat just about anything, did not like a big turkey dinner, as a little boy. So I suggested that he try putting multiple things on his fork. He was an appalled 5 year old! MOM!! You can’t do that!!! 😂

He loves turkey, and he loves most of the sides I usually make, but to this day, Thanksgiving dinner is not his favorite! I think there’s just a food overload for his brain to process!

turkey sandwich on bamboo board

So this sandwich may not be for Jake. He can have his with mayonnaise. Whatever!

Ingredient in this Turkey Sandwich

I, on the other hand, will be enjoying my, drumrolllllll please…. favorite turkey sandwich! Turkey, stuffing (or dressing) and cranberry sauce! A good quality white bread is fairly critical, as well! Preferably, homemade white bread!

sliced turkey sandwich

The other ingredient, that is totally optional, and if I don’t have any left, I don’t stress about it, is warmed gravy! It is good, but if done in the correct order, this sandwich doesn’t require it, in my opinion!

whole turkey sandwich dripping with cranberry sauce

You can decide to heat up the stuffing, or try it cold. I like it both ways. As far as the cranberry sauce goes, whole berry, or jellied? That is up to you, as well! I like those both too!

How Easy is it to Make this Turkey Sandwich?

turkey sandwich process photos1

  1. It is important that the sandwich is built in the proper order. If you put the cranberry sauce on the outside, near the bread, the bread will get all soggy and fall apart! So don’t do it!!
  2. You can choose to toast the bread, or not, which ever you prefer.
  3. Add sliced turkey to top of bread.
  4. Spread cranberry on top of turkey.
  5. Add stuffing to top of cranberry sauce. Top with second slice bread. Can cover all with warmed gravy, if desired.

close up of cut edge of thrkey sandwich, showing layers of cranberry, turkey and stuffing

You have to give my Turkey Sandwich with stuffing and cranberry a try with your leftover turkey!! I think you will be pleasantly surprised! What is you favorite way to eat leftover turkey? Let me know in the comments below!

Here is the most popular sandwich recipe on BCC, The Best Damn Grilled Tuna and Cheese!

Another fun twist on turkey leftovers is this Mexican Turkey Soup! Not your grandma’s turkey soup, for sure! It is loaded with Mexican spices and ingredients! Serve it with homemade tortilla chips, for a fun twist!!

Here are a plethora of ideas for leftover turkey recipes from Pinterest!

The sandwich is served on my favorite bamboo cutting board, it is so inexpensive and it never gets put away in my kitchen, because I use it so much!

sliced turkey sandwich on wooden board

I hope you like the recipe today for my Turkey Sandwich with stuffing and cranberry! Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter, so that you don’t miss any new recipes! only one email per weeek, on Friday! Thanks for stopping by today!

Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

Xoxo,

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Recipe

5 from 10 votes
hand scooping cranberry orange sauce
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Leftover Turkey Sandwich
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

This particular Turkey Sandwich has been my favorite since I was a kid! You may call me weird, but don’t knock it until you try it!

Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leftover turkey sandwich,, turkey sandwich,
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 400 kcal
Author: Binky
Ingredients
  • 2 slices favorite bread
  • 2 slices turkey breast
  • 2 Tbsp. stuffing, leftover
  • 2 Tbsp. cranberry sauce, leftover
Instructions
  1. You can toast the bread, or not, whichever you prefer.

  2. Place turkey slices on bread.

  3. Spread cranberry sauce on to turkey.

  4. Top cranberry sauce with stuffing.

  5. Cover with 2nd slice of bread..

  6. Enjoy.

Recipe Video

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Originally published 11/23/18

Filed Under: Grocer to Table, No Cook / Raw, Poultry, Salads & Sandwiches Tagged With: Leftover Turkey, sandwich, Turkey

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Comments

  1. Caroline

    November 27, 2018 at 10:33 am


    I agree, this is a tasty way to use up some leftovers – it’s also great with brie in there too if you don’t have any stuffing (or use both!)

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

      Yes, I love brie, but then I usually leave off the stuffing and grill it to melt the brie! Thanks Caroline!

      Reply
  2. SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN

    November 27, 2018 at 10:43 am

    WOW -this sandwich looks so delicious! Makes me almost wanna skip thanksgiving just for the leftovers!

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 27, 2018 at 11:18 am

      Oh, I could totally do that! The leftovers are the best!! Thanks Shashi!

      Reply
  3. Daniela

    November 27, 2018 at 10:56 am


    What a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers! I love stuffing, so this sandwich is right up my alley.

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 27, 2018 at 11:18 am

      Thanks Daniela! Stuffing is perhaps my favorite part of the meal, as well!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Bynum

    November 27, 2018 at 11:23 am


    Can you believe we didn’t even serve cranberry sauce at my Thanksgiving this year. Which is really too bad, because I personally LOVE some cranberry sauce on my turkey sandwich.

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 27, 2018 at 11:49 am

      I love cranberry sauce! It really is hard to believe you didn’t have any with Thanksgiving dinner! It is kind of a must for me! Thanks for your comment, Lisa!

      Reply
  5. Jessica Formicola

    November 27, 2018 at 11:28 am


    I still have plenty of leftovers, so I will be trying this for lunch today! It looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 27, 2018 at 11:50 am

      I am almost out of leftovers. Just enough to finish my turkey soup. Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
  6. Ramona

    November 28, 2018 at 9:34 am


    This sandwich is such a great idea Beth and would make me soo happy right now as I am starving. I live the addition of the stuffing – yummmm. Will definitely remember to make it for Christmas 😉

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 28, 2018 at 9:59 am

      The stuffing is the important part, I think! Thanks for you comment Ramona! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  7. Julie Wunder

    November 28, 2018 at 11:29 am


    How genius is this? I love this twist on holiday leftovers and know it would taste amazing in the days after the holiday.

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Thank you Julie! It is very good!

      Reply
  8. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    November 29, 2018 at 1:08 pm


    Perfect to me! I love all the elements cold but lightly toasted bread is good! There is nothing better than the combo of cranberry, stuffing and cranberry – YUM!

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 29, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      I agree! A once a year sandwich that I must have! Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  9. Nadja

    November 29, 2018 at 8:12 pm


    What a great way to use up leftovers! Stuffing and cranberry sauce included. I love how colorful this turkey sandwich is, it looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 30, 2018 at 9:12 am

      Thank you Nadja! I’m glad you enjoyed the post!

      Reply
  10. Geetha Priyanka

    November 30, 2018 at 5:54 am


    This is a great idea to use leftovers. Anything with cranberry is a win win dish at my home. This is just the perfect dish.

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 30, 2018 at 9:12 am

      I am crazy about cranberry sauce as well! Thanks Geetha!

      Reply
  11. Elaine Benoit

    November 30, 2018 at 1:18 pm


    One of the things I loved most about Thanksgiving when I was growing up is having leftover Turkey sandwiches. So delicious and fulfilling! Your sandwich looks so fabulous! May I come over to dine?

    Reply
    • Binky

      November 30, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      You know my answer to that Elaine! Any time you like, you may join me! Thanks! Have a great weekend!

      Reply

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