Thanksgiving leftovers are so versatile. They can be used to make soup (just replace the chicken with turkey), broth (make this recipe using turkey bones), and of course, sandwiches. This is a simple little recipe I make using my leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same. ).
The day after Thanksgiving is a time for feasting on leftovers, and what better way to enjoy them than with a classic Leftover Cranberry Turkey Sandwich? This simple yet satisfying sandwich is the perfect way to use up your leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and bread.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of your favorite bread (nutty bread, sourdough, or anything you like)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Pinch of poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- Green leaf lettuce
- 1/2 pound sliced leftover turkey
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions:
- Mix the mayonnaise, poultry seasoning, chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly on one slice of bread.
- Top the bread with cheese, lettuce, turkey, and cranberry sauce.
- Place the second slice of bread on top and cut the sandwich in half.
- Enjoy your delicious Leftover Cranberry Turkey Sandwich!
Tips:
- For a more flavorful sandwich, toast the bread before assembling it.
- If you don’t have any leftover cranberry sauce, you can use store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Add a few slices of avocado or tomato for extra flavor and texture.
- Get creative with your cheese! Try cheddar, Swiss, or even brie.
- This sandwich is also great for using up leftover stuffing or mashed potatoes.
Additional Resources:
- WonkyWonderful: https://wonkywonderful.com/leftover-cranberry-turkey-sandwich/
- The Organic Kitchen: https://www.theorganickitchen.org/what-to-do-with-those-thanksgiving-leftovers-the-turkey-and-cranberry-sauce-sandwich/
Enjoy your Leftover Cranberry Turkey Sandwich! It’s the perfect way to savor the flavors of Thanksgiving all year long.
The Homemade Cranberry Sauce:
There is simply no comparison between store bought gelatinous cranberry sauce in a can and homemade cranberry sauce. It takes only five minutes to prepare, so don’t be put off by the thought that you don’t have time for it. It not only looks great on your Thanksgiving table as a side dish for turkey and stuffing, but it also makes a mean turkey sandwich spread!
The Sandwich!
Just toast or grill your preferred bread, spread mayo on it, and then stuff it with chopped romaine, red onion, and leftover turkey. Top with your preferred cheese (I prefer provolone, raw sharp cheddar, or gruyere), and drizzle with homemade cranberry sauce. A fabulous lunch in two minutes and none of your holiday foods will go to waste!.
What you will need: homemade cranberry sauce (<– my recipe)
A simple sandwich using leftovers from Thanksgiving.
- Your Favorite Bread grilled or toasted
- Leftover roasted Turkey
- Cranberry Sauce my recipe above
- Chopped Romaine or baby arugula
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Cheese I use gruyere, raw sharp cheddar or provolone
- Mayo
Instructions
- Grill or toast your bread. Spread one piece of bread with mayo. Top bread with turkey, lettuce, onions, and cheese, then drizzle with cranberry sauce.
Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches – Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes – 5 Ingredients!
FAQ
Does cranberry sauce go on turkey?
What is a turkey cranberry sandwich called?
What is the best condiment on a turkey sandwich?
What does cranberry sauce go with during Thanksgiving?
How do you make a turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce?
Begin by placing a slice of cheese on each piece of bread. This is the “glue” of this turkey sandwich recipe. The cheese melts from both sides and holds everything together beautifully. Next, on one piece of bread, spread cranberry sauce on top of the slice of cheese, then arrange ¼ lb. of turkey on top of the cranberry sauce.
Is jellied cranberry sauce good for our health?
That infamous block of canned cranberry sauce! Cranberry sauce can be rich in antioxidants and overall can be part of a healthy diet. I encourage you to look at the nutrition label and see how much added sugar is in the container as this will have more of an effect on our health. Ideally we want to minimize the amount of added sugar in our diets, but this is challenging for cranberries as they are tart and sour by nature. Most people do not find this palatable. So you can either elect an option that is lower in added sugar, or modify your portion size so it does not have a tremendous effect. I hope this helps. Thanks for your question! Noah, RD
What is a turkey cranberry sandwich?
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich is a classic Thanksgiving leftover dish that is incredibly tasty! Mix together your favorite leftovers for a sandwich that might be better than the originals! Tasty and pretty! This recipe is incredibly simple but there are a few combinations that I think make a leftover sandwich just that much better.
How do you make cranberry sauce with Turkey?
Place a couple of turkey slices on the bottom piece of bread. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese on your top piece of bread. Spoon cranberry sauce on top of turkey and top with your cream cheese, top bread piece. The cream cheese will help keep cranberry sauce in place. These can be a little messy to eat so grab a napkin and enjoy!