The Best Leftover Turkey Sandwich {Knockoff Recipe}
This leftover turkey sandwich is amazing! A knockoff from a famous sandwich shop, it’s so easy to recreate with Thanksgiving leftovers!
This incredible sandwich is inspired by the award-winning Bobbie sandwich at Capriotti’s sandwich shop. Have you had it? Oh my goodness, it is so, so good…and this homemade version is just as yummy as the original!
Ingredients for This Leftover Turkey Sandwich
To be fair, it isn’t just leftover turkey that this sandwich relies on. In fact, it could be called “The Best Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich” because we’re using up a lot of classic Thanksgiving leftovers for this delectable little sammy.
- Rolls: Use your favorite fluffy dinner roll. You can also use two slices of bread or a hoagie/sub sandwich bun.
- Mayonnaise: This famous sandwich relies on a healthy spread of mayo for creamy flavor. You can experiment adding other condiments, like mustard, but for a classic representation of this sandwich, it’s just mayo!
- Turkey: This sandwich works best with finely shredded turkey, so make sure the turkey isn’t in large chunks or pieces.
- Cranberry Sauce: Add cranberry sauce to taste. I like a lot of it on this sandwich, but you can add less. The tangy, sweet sauce is so, so good with the other ingredients. Homemade or jarred cranberry sauce can be used.
- Stuffing: If the stuffing (leftover or freshly made) you are using has bread in large pieces, roughly chop the stuffing so it is in small pieces.
The exact amount of ingredients used on the sandwich will largely depend on the size of roll or bread. Follow your heart. Think of this recipe as a guideline rather than a super strict way to make a sandwich.
Assembling the Sandwich
- Cut the dinner roll in half and spread both sides with mayonnaise.
- Layer the bottom half with turkey.
- Dollop cranberry sauce on top of the turkey.
- Add stuffing on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Top with the upper half of the roll.
Give the sandwich a little squeeze to press everything together and dig in! (Actually, before you do…see the notes below about serving this sandwich warm just in case you want to try that option!)
How to Serve the Sandwich Warm
This leftover turkey sandwich is super tasty served immediately after assembling.
However, I love it when it is lightly warmed. You can warm the sandwich up a few different ways:
- Microwave the assembled sandwich for 15-20 seconds.
- Place the sandwich in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and warm in a 250 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Pop the assembled sandwich on a panini press and cook until warmed through.
- Warm the sandwich in a toaster oven set to 350 degrees for about 3 to 4 minutes.
If you have leftover gravy, this sandwich is delicious dipped in a vat (er, a bowl) of leftover, warmed gravy. However, it is super tasty on it’s own without the gravy. The gravy is definitely optional!
My mouth is literally watering just thinking about this sandwich. I am a sandwich lover through and through (it’s probably my favorite food group outside of dark chocolate), and this leftover turkey sandwich is one of the best sandwiches in the history of ever.
Every time I go to the Capriotti’s sandwich shop in the town next to mine, I order it. I cannot wait to make this sandwich with Thanksgiving leftovers. As in, I will be hoarding the leftovers just for this sandwich! I hope you make it and love it, too!
Important Disclaimer: This sandwich will be only as delicious as the different components used. So if you want an incredible sandwich, make sure the roll is fluffy and soft, the turkey is tender and flavorful, the cranberry sauce is tangy and sweet, and the stuffing is exploding with flavor (and preferably NOT soggy!).
The Best Leftover Turkey Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 fluffy dinner roll (or two slices bread)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup finely shredded turkey (see note)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- ¼ to ½ cup stuffing (see note)
- Warm gravy, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the dinner roll in half and spread both sides with mayonnaise.
- Layer the bottom half with turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing – these ingredients can be chilled or room temperature depending on your preference. Top with the top half of the roll.
- Serve immediately or serve warm. To warm the sandwich, microwave the assembled sandwich for 15-20 seconds OR place the sandwich in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and warm in a 250 degree oven for 10-12 minutes OR pop the assembled sandwich on a panini press and cook until warmed through.
- If you have leftover gravy, this sandwich is delicious served with a side of warm gravy, for dipping.
Notes
Recipe Source: from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe (inspired by my favorite sandwich, the Bobbie, at Capriotti’s sandwich shop)
Never heard of that restaurant, but that’s exactly how I’ve been making my leftover sandwiches since I was a kid. I’d rather have the sandwich than the meal, I sometimes think! Have a lovely week.Â
I’ve never heard of Capriotti‘s. I just googled it and there is one 40 minutes from my house here in CT. I may need to take a road trip there to try one of the Bobbie sandwiches! My family eats these sandwiches every Thanksgiving and we have for many decades. It’s my favorite part of Thanksgiving because I get to eat these sandwiches as leftovers. We call them gobblers. My sister-in-law also makes them and she calls hers pilgrim sandwiches. Absolutely delicious. She makes the best Thanksgiving stuffing so that’s truly what makes our sandwiches taste so good. We don’t shred the turkey though – we all just put slices of leftover Thanksgiving turkey on the sandwiches. And I agree you need a good amount of mayonnaise on both sides. I hope all of your readers try this sandwich this Thanksgiving season because it’s truly the best sandwich on the planet. Wishing you and your readers a very happy Thanksgiving.Â