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.
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.
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!
Leftover Turkey Faves
Easy Turkey Soup
Turkey Tetrazzini
White Turkey Chili
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Turkey Sandwich
Equipment
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
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Lightly toast the bread.
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Spread mayonnaise on 2 of the slices.
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Top with cheese, turkey, lettuce, and tomatoes. Season with salt & pepper if desired.
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Spread remaining slices of bread with cranberry sauce and top sandwich.
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Cut in half and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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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Giving the information with clear details, such as the recipes and explanations. I really learnt a lots about the turkey sandwich. Thank you Holly!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Steve! Thanks for trying our recipe.
I used your recipe for Roast Turkey Breast for these sandwiches and your other Turkey sandwiches. Yummy
So glad you enjoyed them, Sherry!