For many people, the famous Thanksgiving side dishes may be more exciting than the main event. Thanksgiving dinner turkey is great, after all, but it's the mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, and stuffing that really brings it all together. The perfectly complementary flavors in all those dishes are no doubt why the leftover turkey sandwiches that happen the day after Thanksgiving are beloved by so many. Combining all those ingredients in one sandwich may seem overwhelming for an everyday sandwich recipe, but for a special occasion like Thanksgiving, it's the perfect lunchtime indulgence (or dinner... or breakfast).
Plus, making leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches is a great way to make sure that nothing goes to waste, which can save you time, money, and the stress of cooking in the days after the big event. Turkey sandwiches don't have to be boring, though. You can lean into the Thanksgiving theme and go full-on by adding all your other Thanksgiving leftovers to the sandwich, or you can opt for something completely different by incorporating flavors from around the world.
If you can't narrow down all the turkey sandwich options (or you just have so much turkey that you're willing to try anything) go ahead and try a bunch of these turkey sandwiches to figure out which one is your favorite. After all, one of the best parts of Thanksgiving is not having to worry about what's for lunch the next week.
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Turkey, Brie, Bacon, and Cranberry Sandwich
Put your leftover turkey and cranberry sauce to good use in this yummy sandwich that is filled with crisp bacon and tangy brie cheese.
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2
Buffalo Turkey Sandwich
Your Thanksgiving leftovers will be completely revamped with this recipe. Incorporate Buffalo sauce and blue cheese for this easy 10-minute recipe.
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3
Vietnamese Turkey Sandwich
Take your all-American Thanksgiving leftovers to a completely different flavor palate. This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich features cilantro, scallions, and carrots.
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4
Broiled Turkey, Ham, and Cheese Sandwiches
In just 15 minutes, you'll have a filling turkey sandwich, also accompanied by the ham you probably also have left over, and your choice of cheese.
Get the recipe for Broiled Turkey, Ham, and Cheese Sandwiches.
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5
California-Style Turkey Sandwich
It'll only take five minutes to throw together this California-inspired sandwich. Include fresh avocado to make it feel super west-coast, and try a pepper jack if you're feeling adventurous.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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6
Club Sandwich
A club is a classic sandwich, and a super easy way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey while not feeling overly turkey-full. The ham and bacon will bring out a totally new flavor from your turkey, and the crunch of lettuce will freshen the whole thing up.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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7
'Friends' Moist Maker Sandwich
If you're a huge Friends fan, you know all about the magic of Ross's favorite post-Thanksgiving sandwich. Make it yourself this year, just be sure not to leave it in the fridge unattended!
Get the recipe at Delish.
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8
Thanksgiving Sandwich
Get leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and gravy and put them all together in this sandwich that's perfect for brunch or dinner.
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9
Giant Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
For this recipe, all you'll need are your Thanksgiving leftovers and French bread dough.
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10
Thanksgiving Crunchwrap
If bread is not your thing, go for flour tortillas.
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11
Turkey Pickle Sandwich
Going low carb? Have an abundance of pickles that need to be eaten? Then why not try to put your Thanksgiving leftovers... inside a pickle? A little out there, but pretty tasty all the same.
Get the recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
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12
Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Wraps
This is just as easy as putting melted brie, leftover turkey slices, and cranberry sauce on a tortilla. Talk about a no-frills lunch.
Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.
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13
Pulled Cran-Turkey Sandwiches
Sliders, anyone? These only take 20 minutes to put together.
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14
Pesto Turkey Croissant
Pesto and turkey is a match made in heaven, so if you happen to have some leftover basil from your garden or an extra premade jar in the fridge, go wild!
Get the recipe from Good Housekeeping.
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15
Turkey, Mozarella, and Kale Pesto Panini
No panini press, no problem. All you need is a skillet and heavy pan to create this focaccia bread panini filled with turkey, mozzarella, and kale pesto.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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16
Turkey Club Rolls-Ups
Add a little bacon and avocado to your turkey to create these kid-friendly roll-ups for dinner.
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17
Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, Grilled Cheese
Upgrade your grilled cheese sandwich with just a few items: leftover turkey, avocado, and, of course, bacon.
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18
Chinese Turkey Wrap
This wrap has all the flavors of Thanksgiving leftovers, but with a totally new spin on it. This would be great for day three leftovers when you're pretty sick of the leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes.
Get the recipe from Good Housekeeping.
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19
Turkey Sliders with Stuffing Biscuits
Not much cooking is necessary for this turkey slider recipe. Just replace the patty with a few slices of turkey and top it off with stuffing and a scoop of cranberry sauce.
Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.
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Turkey Sandwich
This fresh and veggie-packed turkey sandwich recipe should be a day-after-Thanksgiving go-to recipe.
Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.