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19 Turkey Sandwiches That Are Even Better Than The Full Bird

You’ll be craving these even before the big feast.

By Jolie Peters & Dora Villarosa
club sandwich
Erik bernstein

When we open our eyes on the Friday after Thanksgiving, there is one thing on our minds. Sandwiches. We all need a break from cooking, and it's time to lean in to the best part about this food-crazy holiday: the leftovers. From the classic post-Thanksgiving stack to an impressive pesto panini to a giant sandwich that'll feed your whole squad, these easy sandwiches are the best way to use your leftovers after the big day. Looking for more genius leftover ideas? Check out more leftover turkey recipes, and our best recipes for leftover mashed potatoes and leftover ham.

1

Thanksgiving Sandwich

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Parker Feierbach

Rule #1 for the day after Thanksgiving: NO COOKING. Seriously, with all of that leftover pickle-brined turkey and creamy mashed potatoes, it would be a crime not to make this sandwich.

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2

Club Sandwich

club sandwich
Erik Bernstein

With ham, turkey, bacon and 3 slices of bread, the club sandwich is the best sandwich of all time.

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3

Turkey, Mozzarella, and Kale Pesto Panini

turkey, mozzarella, and kale pesto panini
Erika LaPresto

An insanely delicious—and stuffed—panini recipe.

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4

Disneyland's Monte Cristo Sandwich

disneyland's monte cristo sandwich
Suzanne Clements

This deep-fried Monte Cristo sandwich recipe from Disney is here to wow the crowd.

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5

Leftover Thanksgiving Crunchwrap

leftover thanksgiving crunchwrap
Charlie Gillette

Tired of the same ol' leftover Thanksgiving sandwich? This Crunchwrap-copycat is the perfect way to shake things up.

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6

Turkey-Bacon-Avocado Grilled Cheese

turkey bacon avocado grilled cheese recipe
Dan Seidman

These ingredients are the three best friends that anybody could have.

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7

FRIENDS Moist Maker Sandwich

friends moist maker sandwich
Brandon Bales

You'll soon see why Ross is obsessed with Monica's Thanksgiving leftover sandwich. He calls it that because of the extra piece of gravy soaked bread in the middle and it really takes this sandwich over the top.

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8

Thanksgiving Leftover Sliders

thanksgiving leftover sliders
delish

Don't sleep on that spicy mayo.

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9

Giant Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

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Charlie Gillette

Have to feed your whole squad again the day after Thanksgiving? Serve the same dinner in sandwich form!

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10

Low-Carb Turkey Club Roll-Ups

turkey club rollups
Jonathan Boulton

This low-carb lunch ditches the wrap for something way more clever.

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11

Lunch Kebabs

lunch kebabs
Jonathan Boulton

Sandwiches are way less boring when you put them on a stick! This calls for lunch meat, but you can easily swap in leftovers.

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12

Turkey & Roasted-Pepper Panini

turkey roasted pepper panini
Butterball

Jarred roasted red peppers upgrade this toasted turkey sandwich.

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13

The Rachel Sandwich

the rachel sandwich

A turkey-and-slaw version of the classic Reuben, the flavors of the Rachel sandwich has melt together on toasted rye.

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14

Turkey Bacon Ranch Sliders

roast beef sliders
Chelsea Lupkin

Turkey, bacon, and ranch seasoning are a match made in heaven. Good luck eating just one of these cheesy sliders!

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15

Turkey-Berry Sandwich

turkey berry sandwich
Delish.com

This turkey and Swiss sandwich has a sweet surprise: cranberry and walnut spread.

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16

Turkey Caesar Sandwich

turkey caesar sandwich
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

A splendid combination of a simple sandwich and a classic salad.

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17

Turkey Sandwich with Cherry Compote

turkey sandwich with cherry compote
Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Cherries give this après-Thanksgiving classic a summery twist.

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18

Turkey Sandwich with Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and Tomato

turkey sandwich with herbed farmer cheese  sprouts and tomato

A homemade cheese spread with fresh herbs turns a sandwich of roast turkey on whole wheat into something special.

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19

Croissant Turkey Sandwiches

Croissant Turkey Sandwiches
Steve Mann

So simple and so delicious.

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