Best 13 Slow Cooker Open Face Turkey Dinner Sandwiches Recipes

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Open-Face Turkey Dinner Sandwiches crafted in the comforting embrace of a slow cooker. This dish seamlessly blends the classic flavors of Thanksgiving dinner into a convenient and delectable sandwich, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Our recipe collection features three enticing variations to satisfy every palate. The Classic Open-Face Turkey Sandwich showcases tender turkey, savory gravy, and fluffy stuffing, all nestled between toasted bread. For a vegetarian twist, the Veggie-Packed Open-Face Sandwich bursts with roasted vegetables, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy mashed potatoes. And for those who love a bit of spice, the Spicy Open-Face Turkey Sandwich tantalizes taste buds with a zesty chipotle crema, pickled onions, and fresh avocado slices.

With minimal prep and effortless cooking, our slow-cooker Open-Face Turkey Dinner Sandwiches promise a hassle-free meal that's brimming with flavor. So, gather your ingredients, choose your favorite variation, and let the slow cooker work its magic. Prepare to indulge in a comforting and flavorful feast that captures the essence of a classic Thanksgiving dinner, all in the convenience of an open-face sandwich. Happy cooking!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED TURKEY SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches have been such a hit at office potlucks that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out. -Diane Twait Nelsen, Ringsted, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
18 wheat sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted, 3-4 hours. Stir mixture; spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SLOW-COOKER OPEN-FACE TURKEY PARMIGIANA SANDWICHES



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Transform five simple ingredients into an Italian-style turkey sandwich filling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 turkey thighs (about 3 1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 can (6 ounces) Italian-style tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) Italian-style tomato sauce
14 slices frozen Parmesan-flavor Texas toast from two 11.25-ounce packages
2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place turkey in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with tomato paste and tomato sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove turkey from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove bones using 2 forks; discard. Pull turkey into large chunks; gently stir into sauce in cooker.
  • Set oven control to broil. Place Texas toast on broiler pan rack. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture over each toast slice and top with about 2 tablespoons cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 630 mg

SLOW COOKER OPEN-FACED TURKEY SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by courtneyepowell

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 pounds bone-in turkey breast half, skin removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 box (32 ounce) low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
6 slices hearty bread
1 envelope turkey gravy mix (such as McCormick)
Mashed potatoes with butter

Steps:

  • Place turkey breast half in slow cooker insert. Season with S&P. Pour brother around turkey; add bay leaf, thyme and oregano. Cover and cook on high for 5 hrs or low for 7 hrs. Using a large spatula, carefully remove turkey from slow cooker to a cutting board. Remove and discard bones; strain broth from slow cooker into a bowl. Make mashed potatoes, using some of the chicken broth if possible. Make gravy according to package directions. Cut turkey crosswise into slices. Place 1 piece of bread on a plate. Spread with 1/3 cup mashed potatoes and some of the turkey and top with a little gravy. Repeat to make 6 sandwiches and serve.

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.

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 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

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED TURKEY SANDWICHES



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This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only takes five ingredients to make the recipe! -Jacki Knuth, Owatonna, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 to 3 pounds each)
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 envelope onion soup mix
24 French rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place turkey in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the beer, butter and soup mix; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Shred meat and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER PULLED TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings plus leftovers (8 cups pulled turkey)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small red onion, chopped
4 turkey thighs (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Serving suggestions: seeded hamburger buns, pickle slices, prepared coleslaw

Steps:

  • Spread the onions in the bottom of a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Rub the turkey thighs with the chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and place over the onions. Stir together the ketchup, sugar and mustard and pour over the turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The turkey should be very tender with the meat falling off the bones.
  • Uncover and stir. Let cool for 10 minutes. Using two forks, shred the turkey meat, discarding the bones. Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on hamburger buns with pickles and/or coleslaw if desired.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY AND DRESSING SANDWICHES



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Bring all the great flavors of Thanksgiving dinner to a satisfying sandwich!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 9h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless turkey thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
1 package (14 ounces) sage-and-onion stuffing mix
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
16 hamburger buns, buttered if desired

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients except buns in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • To serve, scoop about 1/2 cup turkey mixture into each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 790 mg

BLUE PLATE OPEN-FACED TURKEY SANDWICH



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Turkey with gravy makes divine comfort food that reminds me of old-time diners on the East Coast that serve open faced turkey sandwiches just like this one. Happily, my gravy is not from a can. -Chris Schwester, Divide, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 pounds sliced deli turkey
12 slices white bread

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in flour, parsley and seasonings until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes., Add turkey, 1 slice at a time; heat through. Serve over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

OPEN FACED SAVORY HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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I was surprised I hadn't shared this recipe yet. We have this several times a year. Though it calls for sliced cooked turkey I usually use deli turkey sliced for sandwiches. You can use packaged. turkey gravy mix prepared directly in the skillet. Easily doubles, we love poultry seasoning so I always add more than whats listed.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can turkey gravy
1/2 lb sliced cooked turkey
4 slices bread (toasted) or 4 slices split biscuits

Steps:

  • In a skillet melt the butter, add the vegetables with the poultry seasoning.
  • Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the gravy, heat to boiling.
  • Add the turkey. Heat through.
  • Arrange turkey and gravy on the toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.5, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 150.3, Sodium 1472.1, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 41.8

OPEN-FACE GARDEN TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Enjoy these delicious turkey sandwiches topped with vegetables and cheese that are ready in just 15 minutes - perfect for a dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions (from 1-pound bag)
1 pound uncooked turkey breast slices, about 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
4 tablespoons sandwich spread, mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook frozen stir-fry vegetables in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet.
  • Cook turkey as directed on package in same skillet until light golden brown and no longer pink in center. Remove from heat.
  • Top each turkey slice with vegetables and cheese. Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spread sandwich spread on bread. Top each slice with turkey topped with vegetables and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 410 mg

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Five ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker will give you twelve delicious garlic-cheese turkey sandwiches.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lb turkey thighs, skin removed
1/3 cup Italian dressing
12 small French sandwich rolls (3 inches long)
1 container (6.5 oz) garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese
1 jar (7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Place turkey in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • With slotted spoon, remove turkey from cooker; place on cutting board. Discard liquid in cooker. Remove bones from turkey and discard. With 2 forks, shred turkey. Return turkey to cooker. Stir in Italian dressing.
  • Cut rolls horizontally in half. To serve, spread bottom half of each roll with 1 rounded tablespoon spreadable cheese; top with 1/3 cup turkey and some of the roasted peppers. Turkey mixture will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the sandwiches ahead of time, assemble them and store them in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, heat them in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the turkey in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until cooked through.
  • To make the gravy, skim the fat off the top of the cooking liquid and whisk in a cornstarch slurry until thickened.
  • Serve the sandwiches with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or stuffing.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker open-face turkey dinner sandwiches are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic holiday meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, give these sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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