Thanksgiving Sandwich (Leftover Turkey Sandwich)

This Leftover Turkey Sandwich is one of the easiest ways for you to turn those Thanksgiving leftovers into something delicious. You can even use that leftover roasted turkey to make a tasty new dish.

Thanksgiving leftovers might be the best part of Thanksgiving! You just had a big meal and spent all day in the kitchen, so the last thing you want to do is to cook another big meal. But eating the same thing gets boring, too.

If you have enough turkey to last you a lifetime, there are so many unique ways you can use up your turkey leftovers, including my Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe!

If you have delicious leftovers, you’re going to want to make this amazing sandwich reminiscent of Thanksgiving dinner!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This recipe is a great way to make sure you don’t waste any leftovers!
• It’s super easy to make and uses up both fresh veggies and bread you might also have on hand!
• Whether you prefer the turkey breast or the dark turkey meat, this sandwich is so quick and easy – and so tasty!

🧂 Ingredients

• Bread, toasted if you like
• Turkey, sliced thinly
• Mayonnaise
• Honey Mustard
• Cranberry Sauce
• Lettuce
• Cheese
• Tomatoes
• Microgreens
• Avocado
• Other vegetables you like

This is meant to be a brief overview of the Thanksgiving Sandwich recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.

🔪Instructions

1. Spread mayonnaise on one slice of bread and cranberry sauce on the other slice of bread.
2. Add turkey, a slice of cheese and other toppings of your choice such as leftover stuffing, or even a little bit of mashed potatoes!
3. Top with bread and cut.
4. Serve immediately.

You could also make a slider version of this using leftover dinner rolls instead of slices of bread.

💭 Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this leftover Thanksgiving sandwich recipe.

📖 Variations

We recommend that you try our leftover sandwich recipe for the first time just as it is written for the best results because that is how the recipe has been tested.

However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.

• Use Cowboy Butter, Garlic Basil Compound Butter or regular butter on your bread slices. Grill the sandwich in a skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. This is my personal favorite way to make a leftovers sandwich.
• Try making mini sandwiches using homemade sweet potato rolls instead of bread.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

Serve your leftover Thanksgiving sandwiches with a side of Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, or any other leftover side dishes you may have on hand.

🦃 More Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas

Next time, try one of these tasty recipes:

• Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich – this is a hearty and delicious way to use up leftover turkey.
• Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap – for something classic and light.
• Turkey Avocado Sandwich – give your sandwich a California flare with avocado!

You’ll also love our avocado grilled cheese sandwich!

And, if you’re sick of sandwiches, try our Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe. This is an awesome recipe for leftovers from your Thanksgiving meal because you can throw in leftover veggies, too.

📋 Thanksgiving Sandwich

Not ready to make these leftover turkey sandwiches yet? Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

Meal Planning

Want to add this recipe to your meal plan? Download our free printable meal plan here.

👉 Be sure to check out all our meal plan ideas here.