12 Creative Turkey Sandwich Recipes

Tom Schierlitz

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers with these inventive roast turkey sandwich ideas.

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Turkey Sandwich With Cream Cheese and Bacon

Charles Masters

Smoky bacon and chive cream cheese make this a perfect day-after-Thanksgiving breakfast.

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Turkey Sandwich With Provolone and Pickled Vegetables

Charles Masters

Pile giadiniera (mixed pickled vegetables) and sliced turkey onto crusty ciabatta bread for an Italian twist on an American classic.

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Turkey Sandwich With Watercress and Apple

Charles Masters

Thinly-sliced apples lend a crisp sweetness to this tasty lunch.

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Turkey Sandwiches With Apples and Walnut Mayo

Turkey Sandwiches With Apple and Walnut Mayo

Tina Rupp

Upgrade store-bought mayo by mixing in Dijon mustard, walnuts, and parsley. Add a few drops of hot sauce for a fiery kick.

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Turkey and Cranberry Chutney Sandwich

Tom Schierlitz

This sandwich takes the classic Thanksgiving combo to the next level by adding toasted pecans, sliced Brie, and fresh arugula.

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Chipotle Turkey Club

Tom Schierlitz

Spread a simple homemade chipotle sauce on thick multigrain bread, then pile on classic fixings like Cheddar cheese and crispy bacon.

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Turkey Reubens

David Prince

Cook these comforting, toasty sandwiches in a hot skillet until the bread is golden-brown and the cheese is completely melted.

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Double-Onion Turkey Sandwich

Tom Schierlitz

If you’re making onion rolls for Thanksgiving dinner, set aside a few to make these standout sandwiches.

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Asian Turkey Sandwich With Hoisin Mayonnaise

Con Poulos

Peel cucumbers and carrots into thin strips, then layer with turkey, scallions, and fresh mint for an Asian twist on Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Open-Face Turkey and Nectarine Sandwich

Marcus Nilsson

A peppery arugula salad balances out the lingering sweetness of honey mustard, Vidalia onions, and ripe nectarines.

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Turkey and Pesto Panini

Marcus Nilsson

Layer roast turkey, Swiss, and onion on bread, then grill or cook in a panini press until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted.

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Turkey, Smashed Peas, and Pesto Sandwich

Danny Kim

Mashed peas give this sandwich great texture and a bright pop of color.

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12 Creative Turkey Sandwich Recipes

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Turkey Sandwich With Cream Cheese and Bacon

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Turkey Sandwich With Provolone and Pickled Vegetables

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Turkey Sandwich With Watercress and Apple

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Turkey Sandwiches With Apples and Walnut Mayo

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