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Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

Toasted sourdough piled with warm turkey, crispy stuffing, cranberry sauce, melty cheese and a little gravy. The best way to eat Thanksgiving leftovers the next day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 720 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices sourdough bread thick-cut
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing
  • 12 oz leftover cooked turkey sliced or shredded (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup leftover turkey gravy
  • 4 slices provolone or white cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup baby arugula or spinach optional

Instructions
 

  • Shape the stuffing into 4 flat patties about 1/2 inch thick. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crispy and hot. Set aside.
  • Warm the turkey and gravy together in a small saucepan or covered in the microwave until steaming hot all the way through (165°F).
  • Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread mayonnaise on the unbuttered sides of 4 slices and cranberry sauce on the unbuttered sides of the other 4.
  • Build each sandwich buttered side out: mayo slice, cheese, warm turkey with a spoonful of gravy, stuffing patty, arugula and the cranberry slice.
  • Cook the sandwiches in the skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese melts. Slice in half and serve with extra gravy for dipping.

Notes

Make ahead: Crisp the stuffing patties up to a day ahead and reheat in the skillet.
Storage: These are best fresh. Use leftovers within 3 to 4 days of Thanksgiving.
Reheat: Always heat leftover turkey, stuffing and gravy to 165°F before building the sandwich.
Variations: Use ciabatta or Hawaiian rolls, add leftover mashed potatoes, or swap cranberry sauce for cranberry mustard.
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