Grilled Leftover Turkey Sandwich
This grilled leftover turkey sandwich combines roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry relish, and melted cheddar cheese on golden, buttery toasted bread. An easy, delicious way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers.
Servings 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 2-3 slices roasted turkey
- 1/2-3/4 cup stuffing
- 1/4-1/3 cup cranberry relish
Instructions
- Heat the turkey and stuffing in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Alternatively, warm them in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-low heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place both slices, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Divide the cheddar cheese evenly between the two slices of bread and allow it to melt as the bread toasts.
- Layer the warm turkey, stuffing, and cranberry relish over the cheese on one slice of bread, leaving the other slice topped with cheese only.
- When the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted, carefully place the cheese-only slice over the fillings, cheese side down. Press gently with a spatula to hold the sandwich together.
- Transfer the grilled leftover turkey sandwich to a cutting board. Let it rest briefly before slicing in half and serving warm.
Notes
- Ingredient amounts are approximate and can be adjusted to suit your appetite and bread size.
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A well-seasoned cast-iron skillet distributes heat evenly and helps develop a beautifully golden, crispy crust.
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Keep the skillet over medium-low heat so the bread browns evenly without burning before the cheese melts.
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Separate any large clumps of leftover stuffing before adding them to the sandwich so the filling is evenly distributed.
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Use a sharp serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to cut through the crispy bread without compressing the generous fillings.
