Whether you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or if you want to make a turkey sandwich with deli meat this Open Faced Turkey Sandwich is simple to make and a tasty treat to enjoy for lunch or a snack.
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Slices of juicy turkey, nestled atop a bed of toasted Classic white bread, with a Garlic Aioli sauce. A quick, satisfying meal that can use up leftover smoked turkey in a scrumptious sandwich.
Why you will love this recipe
- Versatility: Use leftover smoked turkey or thanksgiving turkey or deli meat Turkey all will make perfect options.
- Irresistible Flavor: The Garlic Aioli with freshly baked bread make a perfect pair.
- Effortless: With minimal ingredients so simple but still satisfying.
- Customizable Endless toppings
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Ingredients
- Turkey- Either leftover from Butterflied Turkey recipe or Turkey Deli meat.
- Classic white Bread
- Garlic aioli
- Mayonaise
- Garlic
- Lemon Juice
- Herbs for Garnish
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Turkey- Substitute with leftover thanksgiving turkey or Smoked Turkey.
- Garlic Aioli- With regular mayonnaise if you don't enjoy the garlic flavor.
- Bread- Experiment with different types such as ciabatta, rye, or leftover dinner rolls.
Top this leftover smoked turkey sandwich with gravy or cranberry sauce for a different variation. You can even add both cranberry sauce and gravy.
Add different toppings if you enjoy vegetables such as lettuce and tomato the combinations are endless.
Instructions
1: Slice Bread and toast then spread Garlic Mayo aioli evenly on the bread slice.
2: Place generous slices of turkey over the toasted bread, ensuring even coverage.
3: Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs over the sandwich for a burst of freshness and visual appeal.
Hint: Serve warm for a comforting treat.
Storage
As an open faced turkey sandwich is best enjoyed fresh, store components separately to retain texture. Keep bread in an airtight container, turkey in the fridge, and garlic aioli in the refrigerator. Reheat components separately and assemble them just before serving.
Top tip
Freeze extra turkey meat to enjoy when you want a thanksgiving turkey treat but don't want to make Turkey from scratch.
FAQ
Our Classic White bread is a favorite or reused dinner rolls from Thanksgiving dinner such as our garlic knots.
A soup or salad is the perfect pairing. Such as our Cabbage salad or our harvest salad recipe
Yes, this recipe is not only for leftover thanksgiving turkey. Its a tasty treat you can enjoy year round.
OPEN FACED TURKEY SANDWICH
Ingredients
- 1 lb Turkey slices
- 4 slices White bread
- 4 tablespoon Garlic mayo aioli
Aioli:
- ½ cup mayonaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3-4 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Slice Bread and toast then spread Garlic Mayo aioli evenly on the bread slice.
- Place generous slices of turkey over the toasted bread, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs over the sandwich for a burst of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
- Turkey- Substitute with leftover Thanksgiving turkey or Smoked Turkey.
- Garlic Aioli- With regular mayonnaise if you don't enjoy the garlic flavor.
- Bread- Experiment with different types such as ciabatta, rye, or leftover dinner rolls.
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