How To Cook The Best Ever Leftover Christmas Turkey Sandwich

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  • Difficulty easy
  • Serves 2
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick cut white bloomer
  • Salted butter (room temperature easy to spread)
  • 100g shredded cold leftover Christmas turkey
  • 2 tbls. cold Christmas stuffing
  • 4 slices F&Co Pancetta cooked until crispy
  • 8 slices sweet pickled beetroot
  • Handful sea salted potato crisps
  • 2 tbsp. cranberry ketchup or relish (recipe below or store bought)
  • 2 tbls. Turkey gravy
  • Handful lambs lettuce or picked watercress
  • Sea salt
  1. Spread the butter evenly onto the bread
  2. Reserve 2 buttered slices of bread to one side
  3. With the other 2 slices start to build the layers for the sandwich
  4. Divide the Christmas stuffing between the 2 slices of bread
  5. Top with sliced beetroot and the lambs lettuce (or watercress)
  6. Next pile on the shredded leftover turkey and season with sea salt flakes
  7. Spoon a little gravy and cranberry ketchup/relish over the leftover turkey
  8. Place the crispy pancetta over the top
  9. Finish with a layer of crisps
  10. Place bread on top to create the sandwich and enjoy!

Christmas Sandwich with Turkey and Stuffing Leftovers

Nothing says festive comfort like a hearty sandwich piled with Christmas leftovers. To make the perfect sandwich, layer your leftover turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a touch of gravy for that moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Adding crisp lettuce or even a few slices of brie can bring a new depth of flavour to this classic. For more ideas to complete your pantry essentials, explore our Christmas Pantry for high-quality additions that will elevate every bite.

Post-Christmas Day Turkey Sandwich

When Christmas Day has come and gone, leftovers offer the chance to create new dishes without any extra fuss. Our post-Christmas turkey sandwich combines everything you loved from the main meal in one delicious handheld option. Swap bread for a crusty baguette or toasted sourdough, add a drizzle of mustard or mayo, and enjoy! Discover more ways to make the most of your Christmas feast by exploring our Waste-Not-Want-Not Guide for creative tips on transforming turkey leftovers.

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