Leftover Turkey Panini (Thanksgiving Panini)

This Leftover Turkey Panini (Thanksgiving Day Sandwich) is a winner. The day after Thanksgiving calls for something comforting, easy, and a little indulgent. This turkey panini delivers. It’s like the holiday wrapped in a golden, crispy sandwich. Whether you’re sneaking bites between decorating or sharing lunch with family, this panini turns leftovers into something worth celebrating.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 1 sandwich

Calories: 952 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 slice - thick bread
2 tablespoons - butter
2 tablespoons - mayonnaise
⅓ cup - leftover turkey
leftover stuffing
cranberry sauce
american cheese
leftover gravy

Instructions

Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Spread mayo on the other side.
Place once slice of bread, butter side down, onto a panini press or hot skillet.
Top with slices of leftover turkey.
Spread a spoonfull (or two) of cranberry sauce on top of the turkey.
Place a layer of stuffing on top of the cranberry sauce.
Top with cheese.
Place remaining slice of bread, mayo side down, on top.
Grill until toasted on both sides.
Use a sandwich press (or a plate and sauce pan) to press down on the sandwich while it’s cooking.
While the sandwich is cooking, reheat the gravy.
Slice the sandwich in half and serve. Use the gravy as a dip.

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