There are few things better than Thanksgiving leftovers. We strategically plan for extra helpings to ensure plenty of turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce for making the ultimate Thanksgiving sandwich. This double-decker sandwich pays homage to Ross’ sandwich named the “Moist Maker,” from the 1998 episode of Friends, which has a middle slice of bread soaked in rich, delicious turkey gravy.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
Keep a serving or two of Thanksgiving dinner, and you will have everything you need.
The complete ingredient list and measurements are listed in the printable recipe below.
- Leftover Turkey: Any white and/or dark meat combination will work.
- Leftover Dressing: It might seem excessive to put dressing on a sandwich with three slices of bread, but this sandwich is all about being indulgent, so don’t leave it off. We recommend either our Southern cornbread dressing or old-fashioned Thanksgiving dressing recipes.
- Leftover Cranberry Sauce: Use homemade or store-bought – even the jellied canned stuff will work. Our go-to is this orange cranberry sauce.
- Leftover Gravy: The turkey gravy will be homemade from turkey drippings, but decent jarred turkey gravy will do in a pinch.
- Bread: You will need something thick and sturdy for a double-decker sandwich. We used thick-sliced sourdough bread.
How to Make a Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich
Here are the quick step-by-step instructions with visuals; you can find the full instructions with the exact ingredients in the recipe card below.
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Pro-tip: Use a good, sturdy bread that can support all the ingredients.
1. Create the First Layer: On one slice of bread, spread a small amount of mayonnaise, then add the lettuce leaves and sliced turkey.
2. Create the Gravy Layer: Pour gravy on a plate that is just slightly larger than a piece of bread. Dip a slice of bread in the gravy, flipping it over to get both sides thoroughly saturated. Place it on top of the sliced turkey.
3. Create the Final Layer: Add stuffing, then cranberry sauce on top of the gravy-soaked piece of bread. Spread the final piece of bread with mayo and add it on top of the sandwich. Slice and enjoy.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- This sandwich is cold, so you don’t need to warm up the turkey or dressing, but you could warm up the gravy.
- The layers can be switched around, but don’t layer the cranberry sauce next to the gravy layer.
More Turkey Leftover Recipes to Try
Looking for more leftover Thanksgiving turkey recipes? Try these other favorites:
- Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad – Give your leftover turkey a new life with our turkey salad. This easy recipe combines tender, shredded turkey with the sweet zing of cranberries and the satisfying crunch of pecans, making it an ideal post-holiday dish. Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, or atop fresh greens for a delicious meal.
- Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry – This one-pan pot pie recipe is an easy comfort food recipe made with tender turkey, veggies, and delicious gravy topped with a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust. It’s perfect for those Thanksgiving leftovers.
- Turkey White Bean and Kale Soup – This hearty soup combines tender shredded leftover turkey with creamy white beans and nutritious kale in a flavorful broth.
- Turkey Tortellini Soup – This 30-minute recipe combines tender shredded turkey, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh spinach in a savory broth. It’s the perfect way to give your holiday leftovers a delicious Italian twist!
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Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich
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Ingredients
- 3 slices bread
- 1 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 6 ounces roasted turkey, sliced
- ½ cup stuffing
- 2 green leaf lettuce leaves, optional
- ½ cup turkey gravy
Instructions
- Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on a slice of bread then add the lettuce leaves and sliced turkey.
- Dip a slice of bread in gravy and place it on top of the turkey.
- Add the stuffing then the cranberry sauce then spread the final piece of bread with mayo and add it on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Slice and enjoy.