The Best Thanksgiving Sandwich
Give your oven a break by whipping up this easy sandwich from your holiday leftovers!
Makes 2 servings (sandwiches)
Adapted from Delish
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 4 slices sourdough, toasted (or any bread on hand)
- 2 c. leftover turkey
- 1/2 leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup leftover stuffing
- 1/4 cup gravy, warmed
- 1/4 cup baby spinach, packed
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together mayo and mustard. Spread one side of two pieces of bread with Dijonnaise mixture. This is your base for both sandwiches.
- Top each of the two slices of bread with 1 cup of turkey, ¼ cup of mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce, ¼ cup of stuffing, and then 2 tablespoons of gravy and spinach.
- Place second pieces of bread on top to complete sandwiches. Slice in half and serve.
Dressing Waffles w/ Cranberry Sauce & Mashed Potatoes
Give your Thanksgiving dressing the remix it deserves!
Makes 2-4 servings
Adapted from Food Network
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for the waffle iron
- 4 1/2 cups crumbled leftover stuffing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, warm
- 1/2 cup leftover gravy, warm
- 1/4 cup leftover cranberry sauce
Directions
- Preheat a waffle iron to medium high. Generously brush the top and bottom of the iron with oil.
- Combine the stuffing, parsley and eggs in a medium bowl.
- Evenly and firmly pack the waffle iron with some of the stuffing mixture. Close the iron and cook until the waffle is golden and can be lifted out easily, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining stuffing mixture.
Transfer each waffle to a plate, top with a scoop of mashed potatoes and then cover with gravy; finish with a dollop of cranberry sauce. - Optional: Include a side portion of leftover shredded turkey for a protein boost!
Leftover Thanksgiving Salad
Lighten up your leftovers with a delish salad!
Makes 4 servings
Adapted from All Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cooked turkey
- ½ cup cubed cooked ham
- ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped (or cranberry sauce)
- 1 hard-cooked egg, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine the turkey, ham, cranberries, egg, and basil in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the mayonnaise.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
