A classic turkey sandwich recipe is perfect for game day or holiday leftovers!

Piled high with turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a liberal amount of cranberry sauce, this turkey sandwich recipe is delicious!

Turkey Sandwich (with Cranberry Sauce!)

  • Turkey and cranberry sauce are a perfect pair, and these turkey cranberry sandwiches are next-level easy to make!
  • Enjoy them cold, or serve them hot panini-style!
  • Go for gourmet! Make your turkey sandwich ‘bistro-style’ and try variations of mayo aiolis like homemade garlic aioli and unique toppings like crispy fried onions or pickled red onions.
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What to Put on a Turkey Sandwich

Bread: Choose a sturdy bread like a nice grain bread, ciabatta, or even rye or sourdough. Want something lighter? Wrap the ingredients in romaine lettuce!

Turkey: Use sliced deli turkey or leftover sliced turkey breast. Add other deli meats like ham, chicken, or cotto salami for variety.

Cheese: Choose your cheese, great options include cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Gouda. Mix and match for flavor.

Vegetables: Add crunch with lettuce, tomatoes, or cucumbers. For creaminess, try sliced avocado.

Condiments: Mix mayo with pesto for aioli, or use chipotle for a kick. Honey mustard adds a sweet tang.

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More Turkey Sandwich Ideas

  • Hot Open Face – Top slices of turkey on bread, crumble on some dressing, and smother in gravy, like this hot turkey sandwich.
  • Plain Grilled – Turkey, deli ham slices, American cheese, and tomato on rye bread, pumpernickel, or your favorite bread. Cook it grilled cheese style until melty!
  • Turkey Reuben Panini – If you have a panini press, pile on the turkey, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread slices that have been buttered on the outside, and cook to a golden crispy crunch. Grilling in a skillet will work too. Serve this one with Thousand Island dressing on the side.
  • Turkey Salad – Make an easy turkey salad recipe and fill croissants or toasted English muffins!
hot Turkey Sandwich on a cutting board cut into pieces

Leftover Turkey Faves

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Turkey Sandwich

This is an easy way to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into the best turkey sandwich!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Author Holly Nilsson

Equipment

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Ingredients  

  • 4 slices wheat bread
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 ounces cheese sliced, provolone or mozzarella
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 6-8 slices deli turkey or 4 slices leftover turkey
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions 

  • Lightly toast the bread.
  • Spread mayonnaise on 2 of the slices.
  • Top with cheese, turkey, lettuce, and tomatoes. Season with salt & pepper if desired.
  • Spread remaining slices of bread with cranberry sauce and top sandwich.
  • Cut in half and serve.

Notes

Top with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, pickles, or any of your favorite sandwich toppings! 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 383 | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Lunch
Cuisine American
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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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  1. Giving the information with clear details, such as the recipes and explanations. I really learnt a lots about the turkey sandwich. Thank you Holly!!!

  2. I used your recipe for Roast Turkey Breast for these sandwiches and your other Turkey sandwiches. Yummy5 stars