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Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich

Updated Published Nov 25, 2016 By 2 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
Use up your Thanksgiving leftovers with this crispy skillet sandwich loaded with leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed avocado.
Leftover turkey and cranberry sandwich

Turkey Cranberry Sandwich

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 slices leftover roasted turkey or enough to cover the bread
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 avocado peeled and pitted
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mash the avocado to a chunky consistency in a bowl. Mix with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each bread slice.
  • For two of the bread slices, distribute and evenly spread the avocado mixture on the side without butter. Top with turkey slices. Lastly, spread the cranberry sauce on top. Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches, with the buttered side facing outward.
  • Heat a pan over medium-low heat for a few minutes. Toast the sandwiches on each side until the bread is golden-brown, 3-6 minutes per side. Check that the turkey is heated through.

NUTRITION

380 kcal/serving

PHOTOS

Leftover turkey and cranberry sandwich
Leftover turkey and cranberry sandwich
Leftover turkey and cranberry sandwich
Leftover turkey and cranberry sandwich

NOTES & TIPS


This recipe is flexible and you can easily incorporate any other leftover Thanksgiving ingredients you may have.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes in a user-friendly format. She typically prefers savory foods over sweet, hence the name of the site. Contact her at julia@savorytooth.null.com.

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Melissa

I wanted a turkey and cranberry sandwich. This was very good, grilled with the avocado.

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1 year ago
Gail Kaufman

Delicious and filling sandwich. I used Challah for the bread.

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