Best 12 Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwich Recipes

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Are you craving a comforting and delicious meal that's perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner? Look no further than the Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwich! This iconic sandwich, a specialty in the Midwest, combines savory flavors and textures to create a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey with two tempting Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwich recipes. The first recipe introduces you to the classic version, featuring tender sliced turkey, rich gravy, crispy hash browns, and a gooey cheese topping. The second recipe adds a delightful twist with a homemade stuffing mixture, creating a flavorful and satisfying sandwich that's sure to impress.

Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this delectable dish. We'll guide you through every stage, from preparing the juicy turkey and making the savory gravy to assembling the sandwich and achieving that perfect golden-brown crust.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food. Let's dive into the world of Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwiches and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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If you're looking for a deliciously different entree, try Hot Turkey Sandwiches suggested by Janice Bilek of Holland, Michigan. Her version has tender shredded turkey in a basil cream sauce. "The sandwiches are a nice change of pace from turkey in traditional gravy," Janice says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bone-in turkey breasts (6 to 7 pounds each)
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups thinly sliced green onions
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 to 4 tablespoons dried basil
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups heavy whipping cream
50 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on racks in roasting pans. Bake, uncovered, 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with pan drippings. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Shred turkey., In several Dutch ovens or large pans, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the turkey and heat through. Stir in cream; cook until heated through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HOT TURKEY SANDWICH WITH GRAVY



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This open-faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with Gravy is a quick and easy diner-inspired comfort food meal!

Provided by Emily Bites

Categories     Main Course     Sandwich

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons light butter ((I use LandO'Lakes light butter with canola oil in the tub))
3 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
¾ teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken or Turkey base
½ teaspoon Gravy Master seasoning & browning sauce (or Kitchen Bouquet)
1 lb sliced deli turkey breast ((I used Wegmans deli 98% fat free turkey breast))
4 slices soft wheat bread ((I used Wegmans Soft 100% Whole Wheat Bread))

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour a little at a time. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broth a little bit at a time, whisking it into the flour mixture until smooth and well combined. Add the bouillon paste and Gravy Master. Whisk regularly until the gravy comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  • While the gravy is thickening, separate the deli turkey slices onto a plate and microwave them on high for 30-60 seconds until warm.
  • To build each sandwich, place a slice of bread on a plate and top with 4 ounces of warm sliced turkey. Pour 1/3 cup of warm gravy over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

HOT BROWN TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thick slices white bread, toasted
Dijon mustard, for spreading
1 tomato, sliced
3 cups shredded or sliced roast turkey or rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
  • Make the gravy: Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Increase the heat to medium high, add the milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the bread on a baking sheet. Spread each slice with mustard, then drizzle with some of the gravy and top with the sliced tomato. Toss the turkey with the remaining gravy in the skillet. Divide the turkey evenly among the bread slices, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Crumble the bacon over the sandwiches; sprinkle with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 134 milligrams, Sodium 868 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 45 grams

TURKEY SANDWICH



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2 pound) bone-in turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
8 slices bacon
1/2 cup water
1 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed, cored, quartered, and shredded
4 (6-inch) hero rolls, or 8 thick slices sourdough bread
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, quartered, and cut into slices
1 green apple, washed, cored, halved, and cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the turkey breast skin-side up on a roasting tray. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme - you don't need any oil as this is a dry roast method. Roast the turkey until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast, 1 hour. Remove the turkey from the tray and set aside on a plate to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving the meat into slices.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, heavy cream, poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt. Whisk to blend. Taste for seasoning.
  • In a medium skillet, lay out the bacon strips and add the water. Bring the water to a simmer and allow all of the water to reduce and cook until the bacon strips get crispy. It will make your bacon crispier! Reserve some of the bacon grease in a small bowl. Meanwhile, toss together the dressing and the iceberg lettuce and refrigerate.
  • Slice the rolls lengthwise and open up. Place the rolls (or bread slices) in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the center of the oven. Toast on both sides until light brown.
  • Layer some of the iceberg on 4 bases of the rolls. Top with some layers of turkey. Drizzle with a touch of the bacon grease. Layer a few slices of avocado and apple on each. Top with 2 bacon slices each and another layer of the iceberg. Top with the top halves of the rolls. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

"MIND BLOWING" TURKEY SANDWICH



Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 35m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 sprigs fresh basil, torn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
8 slices rye bread
8 small leaves butter lettuce
8 ounces thinly sliced roasted turkey breast
8 cornichon pickles

Steps:

  • For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a small rimmed baking sheet, spread the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic and basil. Toss well to coat. Roast until the tomatoes are popped and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • For the spread: Mix together the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl.
  • For the sandwich: Lay out the bread and spread the mayonnaise-mustard mixture on each slice. Working 2 slices at a time, place 2 lettuce leaves on one slice and about 6 roasted tomatoes on the opposite slice. Ribbon 3 slices of turkey on the lettuce. Place the 2 halves together and secure with 2 toothpicks with a cornichon on each one. Continue with the remaining ingredients. Cut in half before serving.

DINER-STYLE HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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For another great meal idea, reserve the leftover turkey and gravy to use in Rachael's Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 stick softened butter
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, sage and parsley
2 boneless turkey breasts (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each)
2 large fresh bay leaves
Olive oil spray
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as thyme, sage and parsley, finely chopped
3 to 4 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
2 small apples, chopped
2 small to medium yellow onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stuffing cubes, such as Pepperidge Farms
3 to 4 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
Coarse black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups turkey or chicken stock
About 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 egg yolk
1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard, optional
Salt
A couple cups stock, to reheat sliced turkey
Sliced good quality white or wheat bread
Chopped fresh parsley, garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For the turkey breasts:
  • Arrange a wire rack over a baking sheet. Combine the butter with the herbs. Loosen the skin on the turkey breasts and place the butter between the skin and breast meat, working out to the edges evenly. Place a bay leaf between the skin and meat. Spray the skin with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast to 165 degrees internal temperature, about 1 hour. Remove and cover loosely with foil to cool back to room temp, reserving the drippings for the gravy. Then cover and store for a make-ahead meal, as well as another night's meal, such as the Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole.
  • For the stuffing:
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Grease a casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of remaining butter, and reserve the rest to dot the top of the stuffing once it is in its casserole dish. To the melted butter, add the herbs, celery, apples, onions, bay leaf and some salt and pepper. Cook to tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stuffing cubes and moisten with the stock until damp, but not wet. Fill the casserole dish and dot the top with butter. Cover and refrigerate to store.
  • For the gravy:
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and season liberally with black pepper. Whisk in the flour until light golden in color. Then whisk in the stock and Worcestershire and simmer at low boil to thicken. Add any pan drippings from the roasted turkey breasts. Once the gravy lightly coats the back of a spoon, add a ladle of it to the egg yolk while beating with fork. Then add the yolk back to gravy to gloss it up, stir in. Add the mustard, if using. Add salt to taste. Cool and store.
  • To serve:
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the rack in center of oven.
  • Bring the stuffing to room temp, then bake until crispy on top and hot through.
  • Reheat the gravy over medium heat, partially covered and stirring occasionally.
  • While the stuffing is in the oven and the gravy is reheating, heat up an additional couple cups of plain stock in a high-sided skillet. Thinly slice 1 turkey breast, removing the bay leaf when you get to it.
  • For each sandwich, very lightly toast a slice of bread and place on a dinner plate. Top the bread with a scoop of stuffing (I use an ice cream scoop). Set a few slices of turkey into broth to heat through. Arrange the turkey slices over the mound of stuffing. Liberally ladle the gravy over the top of the sandwich and garnish with chopped parsley. Save any leftover gravy for another meal, such as the Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole later in the week.

SIMPLE HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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"I was first served this hearty hot sandwich at a friend's home," recalls Charla Sackmann from Glidden, Iowa. "I couldn't wait to get the recipe and make it myself. The cheesy sauce is a delicious disguise for leftover turkey or chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
Salt and pepper to taste
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the turkey, celery, mayonnaise, cheese, salt and pepper; stir well. Cover and bake at 450° for 35-40 minutes or until celery is tender, stirring occasionally. Toast the buns if desired.

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HOT TURKEY AND GRAVY OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES



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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy these open-faced sandwiches topped with turkey - a tasty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3/4 lb. cooked turkey breast, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 (12-oz.) jar fat-free turkey gravy
4 slices bread

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add turkey and gravy; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  • To serve, place 1 slice of bread on each individual plate. Top bread with turkey and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 3 g

GRILLED HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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A quick and easy twist on grilled cheese! Great served with cole slaw and soup!

Provided by Mom22GreatKids

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons salsa
2 green onions, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread
½ pound deli-sliced turkey
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix the mayonnaise, salsa, and green onions in a small bowl. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise evenly on each slice of bread. Layer the turkey and cheese on 4 of the slices. Top with remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry sandwiches in butter until lightly toasted. Add remaining butter to skillet, turn sandwiches over. Cook until the cheese is melted, and the bread is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1373.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

OPEN-FACED HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Sometimes life requires an open-faced turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes, alongside a glop of cranberry sauce. It is neither a Thanksgiving meal nor a Christmas one, but simply a low-fi American reminder of diners and TV dinners and blankets and comfort itself: soft meat and rich, salty gravy over tight-crumbed bread, with buttery mash and a tang of cranberry. My recipe calls for roasting buttered turkey thighs in the oven while the potatoes were cooking, skin-side down to crisp the skin and allow the fat to render into the pan, creating sticky bits of fond you'll use to build a base for gravy. Pile the sliced meat onto lightly toasted bread, drench it with gravy and serve alongside the potatoes and peas. Adding canned cranberry sauce, in this application, is no sin.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     sandwiches, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 turkey thighs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup dry white wine
2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
4 tablespoons instant flour, or all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cream, milk or half-and-half
2 slices bread of your choosing, traditionally white sandwich bread
Buttered peas, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove turkey and butter from the refrigerator an hour or so before cooking, so that they are approaching room temperature when the turkey goes into the oven.
  • Heat oven to 400. Rub turkey with butter, using your fingers to slide butter under the skin. Season the turkey with salt, pepper, sage and lemon zest.
  • Place turkey thighs, skin-side down, into a cast-iron skillet or medium-size oven-safe gratin pan, and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn turkey thighs over, add the wine to the pan or skillet and continue roasting for another 30 minutes or so, basting occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through, golden and crisp, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the turkey's thickest part reads in the neighborhood of 165 degrees. Remove turkey thighs from the pan, and allow to rest on a cutting board while you make the gravy.
  • Heat the stock in a small pot. Drain off all but four tablespoons of the fat in the pan or gratin dish. Place pan or dish over low heat on the stove, and whisk the flour into it to make a roux. Stir the roux for 3 to 4 minutes, and then slowly start to add the stock to it, whisking as you do, until the mixture is smooth. Cook, continuing to stir, until the gravy has thickened, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cream, milk or half-and-half, stir and allow the gravy to thicken again, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make the sandwiches, carve meat and skin from the turkey thighs, and assemble two separate piles. Toast the bread, and lay one slice on each plate. Put a pile of the meat on each piece of toast, spreading it across the surface of the bread. Absolutely drench each sandwich with the gravy, and serve alongside buttered peas, mashed potatoes and a dollop of cranberry sauce. For this application, canned cranberry sauce is, by etiquette, required.

HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Enjoy these slow-cooked turkey sandwiches - a tasty dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless whole turkey breast halves (2 to 2 1/2 lb each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
12 wheat or white burger buns, split
Cranberry sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place turkey breast halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Remove turkey from slow cooker; cool slightly. Remove 2/3 cup juices from slow cooker; place in 1-quart saucepan. Add soup; mix well. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
  • To serve, cut turkey into slices; place on bottom halves of buns. Pour gravy over turkey. Cover with top halves of buns. Serve sandwiches with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

HORSESHOE SANDWICHES



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Hearty meat and potato lovers in your family will be happy to indulge in the Horseshoe Sandwich. Our recipe used the classic ham steak, but hamburger patties are a popular alternative. Even though the sandwich is topped with a homemade cheese sauce, the blue plate special only takes 30 minutes to make.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups frozen French-fried potatoes
CHEESE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup beer, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
ASSEMBLY:
1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (1 pound), cut into 4 pieces
4 slices Texas toast or other white bread, toasted
Paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cheese until blended. Stir in beer and Worcestershire sauce; heat through., Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and heated through. , To serve, place two toasts on each of two serving plates; top with ham, fries and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with paprika.

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Tips:

  • Use a hearty, flavorful bread. A sturdy bread like sourdough or rye will hold up well to the fillings and won't get soggy.
  • Choose a thick cut of turkey. This will ensure that the turkey is juicy and flavorful.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. In addition to the classic gravy and mashed potatoes, you could also try adding cranberry sauce, stuffing, or even a fried egg.
  • Make sure the gravy is hot. A cold or lukewarm gravy will not taste as good and will not help to keep the sandwich warm.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately. This is the best way to enjoy the sandwich while it is still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

The hot turkey horseshoe sandwich is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give the hot turkey horseshoe sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed!

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