This hot turkey sandwich recipe is one I love almost as much as the roast turkey itself.
Sliced or pulled turkey is smothered in savory gravy and piled high on toasted bread for a delicious dinner.

Homemade Hot Turkey Sandwiches are the Best Because…
- They are simple, hearty, and comforting.
- These ultimate open-faced sandwiches are ready in minutes using a skillet and a toaster.
- Open-faced turkey sandwiches are ideal for all kinds of toppings, especially leftover cranberry sauce.
- This is the best for using up leftover thanksgiving turkey.
Assemble Your Ingredients
- Turkey: This recipe is perfect for using leftover Thanksgiving turkey or roast turkey breast. If using sliced deli turkey, ask at the deli counter to slice the turkey breast thicker than usual.
- Gravy: Use leftover gravy or a packet of gravy—if you’ve got leftovers but not quite enough, check the recipe notes to stretch it a little further.
- Bread: I love hot turkey sandwiches on thick slices of toasted white bread. You can also use up leftover dinner rolls.
Make It Your Own
- Add a scoop of cranberry sauce as a tangy complement to the richness of the gravy.
- Swap the bread with stuffing— mix an egg into leftover stuffing and cook it until crisp on a waffle iron.
- Top with some crumbled bacon or add sauteed mushrooms and onions to the gravy.
Crafting the Perfect Hot Turkey Sandwich
- Heat turkey slices in gravy (full recipe below).
- Toast bread and top with turkey and extra gravy.
Serving Suggestion
You can serve these sandwiches with leftover stuffing or mashed potatoes. My favorite side is oven baked french fries (with extra gravy)!
For a veggie, serve leftover veggies from your holiday meal like green bean casserole. Frozen peas make a quick and fresh-tasting side dish, too.
More Leftover Turkey Recipes
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Hot Turkey Sandwich
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread any kind
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1⅓ cups gravy leftover, canned, or homemade gravy *see notes
- 10 ounces leftover turkey or sliced deli turkey
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan or 10-inch skillet, heat the gravy to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey slices and stir into the gravy. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the turkey is heated through, 3-5 minutes.
- Toast bread, spread with butter. Top with turkey slices and extra gravy.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Yummy
Yummy!!! Reminds me of my childhood. Thanks for your recipes.
So glad you enjoyed it, Sherry!