Best 6 Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Panini Recipes

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When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey is often the star of the show. But what if you're tired of eating it the same old way? If you're looking for a creative and delicious way to use up your leftover turkey, look no further than the turkey panini. This sandwich is the perfect combination of flavors and textures, with tender turkey, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, all pressed between two slices of grilled bread.

There are many different ways to make a turkey panini, so you can customize it to your own liking. Some popular variations include adding stuffing, cranberry sauce, or avocado. You can also use different types of bread, such as sourdough or rye. No matter how you make it, the turkey panini is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This article provides three different recipes for turkey paninis, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for a classic turkey panini with stuffing and cranberry sauce. The second recipe is for a more adventurous turkey panini with avocado and arugula. The third recipe is for a vegetarian turkey panini with roasted vegetables. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find a turkey panini recipe that you'll love. So gather up your leftover turkey and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING PANINI



Leftover Thanksgiving Panini image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 sandwich (2 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 slices sourdough sandwich bread
2 slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup shredded leftover roast turkey
3 tablespoons leftover cranberry sauce
1/3 cup leftover dressing
2 tablespoons leftover giblet gravy
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Spread the mustard on both slices of bread, then lay a slice of cheese on each piece. On one slice, arrange the turkey and the cranberry sauce. On the other slice, lay on the dressing and spoon the gravy over the top.
  • Carefully unite the two halves into one sandwich, then spread the top side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Invert the sandwich, butter-side down, onto a hot panini maker (or a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat; see Cook's Note). Spread the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Close the panini maker and grill until the bread is crusty and golden, the fillings are hot, and the cheese is melted. (If using a grill pan or skillet, flip the sandwich halfway through to grill on the other side.)
  • Pull the sandwich off the heat and slice it in half--this sandwich is to die for!

DAY AFTER TURKEY DAY PANINI



Day After Turkey Day Panini image

The last thing you want the day after Thanksgiving is another turkey dinner! Reinvent those leftovers into a yummy panini sandwich and have all the flavors you love in a new inventive way! This is also great any day you are craving Thanksgiving! Amounts are approximate. Use the amount you want for each sandwich!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bread, thick sliced, preferably day old
1/2 cup turkey gravy, leftover
2 ounces cooked turkey
1/4 cup turkey stuffing, leftover (aka dressing)
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground sage
1 ounce monterey jack pepper cheese, sliced (any type of cheese is good)

Steps:

  • Spread some cold gravy over one side of each slice of bread. Heat the rest of the gravy and use for dipping! On one piece of bread layer turkey and dressing/stuffing and cheese if desired. Top with some cranberry sauce and season with sage, salt and pepper if desired. Place other bread slice of top, gravy side down.
  • Butter the outside of the sandwich on the each side. I butter the top of the sandwich and then lay the sandwich in the preheated pan with that buttered side now on the bottom. Now butter the new 'top' of the sandwich, close or cover and weigh down and toast til done.
  • Toast to golden brown in a panini press or in a cast iron skillet with another pot or pan on top of sandwich with a heavy can weighing it down to 'press' the sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.4, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 1416.1, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 29.9, Protein 32.2

DAY-AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY PANINI



Day-after Thanksgiving Turkey Panini image

DaVita renal dietitian Erica from Wisconsin offers her recipe for Day-after Thanksgiving Turkey Panini You don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to try the Turkey Panini - any leftover turkey will do. Delicious eating shouldn't be reserved for a holiday.

Provided by DaVita renal dietitian Erica from Wisconsin.

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 1

2 slices Italian bread,2 teaspoons unsalted butter,2 slices Sargento® Ultra Thin Swiss cheese,2-1/2 ounces turkey, cooked, unsalted,2 teaspoons whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat grill pan or Panini machine to medium heat.
  • Spread each piece of bread with one teaspoon of butter.
  • On the unbuttered side of one piece of bread, layer one slice of cheese, leftover sliced turkey, cranberry sauce and remaining slice of cheese. Place remaining slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
  • Put sandwich in pan or onto Panini machine. Grill sandwich 5 minutes on Panini machine or until it is golden and toasted.
  • If using a pan, press sandwich down with a pan lid. Flip sandwich after about 3 minutes or when bottom is fully toasted. Cook other side about 3 minutes or until toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 31 g, ServingSize 1 sandwich, Sodium 455 mg

DAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY CARCASS SOUP



Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup image

This easy and delicious turkey soup is made using leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. I usually make cornbread muffins to serve with it.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 picked over turkey carcass
1 ½ cups leftover stuffing
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground sage
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups (uncooked) regular long-grain white rice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass in a large, deep pot, and add the stuffing, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, sage, and chicken broth. Pour in additional water if needed to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming off any foam. Remove the carcass and any bones. Pick any meat off and return to the pot, discarding bones and skin.
  • Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and return to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the peas, and continue to simmer until rice is tender, about 10 minutes more. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1549.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY PANINI



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What a delicious way to use up some leftover turkey, ham, chicken, etc. These were gobbled up quick! And rave reviews recieved! Even the guys loved them! Hope you enjoy! My photo

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Other Breads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp apricot preserves
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 c leftover cranberry sauce
1/8 c pecans, chopped
4 slice ciabatta bread (also good on french bread)
4 slice swiss cheese (or provolone or cheese of choice)
3/4 c leftover turkey, shredded
4 Tbsp butter, softened

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dijon mustard and apricot preserves together; set aside.
  • 2. Mix cranberry sauce and chopped pecans; set aside.
  • 3. Spread all bread slices on one side with dijon mustard and apricot mixture; top with slice of swiss cheese, shredded turkey, cranberry mixture, another slice of swiss and top with other bread with dijon/apricot side down.
  • 4. Slather both sides of each sandwich generously with softened butter and grill in a panni press or in a heavy skillet, pressing with a spatula as they cook. Slice and serve.

LEFTOVER TURKEY PANINI



Leftover Turkey Panini image

Make the most of your holiday leftovers with our Leftover Turkey Panini. All your Thanksgiving favorites come together in our Leftover Turkey Panini, including stuffing and cranberry sauce. Enjoy the day after just as much as the celebration with our Leftover Turkey Panini.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. HEINZ HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 slices rustic white bread
3 oz. leftover roasted turkey, sliced
1/4 cup prepared STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Turkey
2 Tbsp. cranberry sauce
1 Tbsp. butter, softened

Steps:

  • Heat panini grill.
  • Mix gravy and mayo; spread onto bread slices. Fill with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce.
  • Spread outside of sandwich with butter.
  • Grill 3 to 4 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 72 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 21 g, Protein 35 g

Tips:

  • Use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner to easily make this sandwich.
  • For the best results, use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings, such as sourdough or ciabatta.
  • Spread a layer of cranberry sauce on one slice of bread and a layer of mayonnaise on the other slice.
  • Pile the turkey, stuffing, and cheese on top of the cranberry sauce.
  • Top with the other slice of bread and butter the top.
  • Grill the sandwich in a panini press or skillet until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve the sandwich warm with additional cranberry sauce and mayonnaise, if desired.

Conclusion:

The day-after-Thanksgiving turkey panini is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With its combination of savory turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, creamy mayonnaise, and melted cheese, this sandwich is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you have leftover turkey, don't forget to make this flavorful and satisfying panini.

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