BEST THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS SANDWICH
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
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.
DINER-STYLE HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES
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
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.
SIMPLY TERRIFIC TURKEY- BBQ SANDWICH
Give mustard and mayo the night off. This turkey sandwich gets its condiment mojo from honey BBQ sauce. And it is, in fact, terrific.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread roll with barbecue sauce; fill with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 17 g
BARBECUED TURKEY SANDWICHES
I have an excellent source for turkey recipes, since many of our neighbors are poultry farmers! These satisfying sandwiches, with their mildly tangy sauce, are a great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in 1/3 cup butter until tender. Add the next seven ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add turkey; heat through. Spread the cut side of each hamburger bun with 1 teaspoon remaining butter. Serve turkey mixture on buns.
Nutrition Facts :
TERRIFIC TURKEY SANDWICHES
Make and share this Terrific Turkey Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kaila Chef Trawitzki
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 4m
Yield 1 Sandwiches, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Get a plate and put 1 piece of bread on it.
- Stack the cheese, turkey, and lettuce in this order.
- Dab 2 ounces of hot sauce on the top of the stack.
- Add the other piece of bread and EAT!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.5, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 360.2, Sodium 751.1, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 112
CROCK POT HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES
Make and share this Crock Pot Hot Turkey Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CelebrationFL
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 7h15m
Yield 12 Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker place turkey breasts halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cover; cook on low 7-8 hours.
- Remove turkey from slow cooker; cool slightly. Remove 2/3 c juices from slow cooker; place in 1 qt saucepan. Add soup; mix well. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes; stirring occasionally, until hot.
- To serve, cut turkey into slice; place on bottom halves of buns. Pour gravy over turkey. Cover with top halves of buns. Serve sanwiches with cranberry sauce.
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