Leftover Turkey Panini

Got leftovers? Throw them together between slices of thick bread and press to perfection! This Leftover Turkey Panini is my favorite part of the Thanksgiving holiday! So yummy!

a pressed sandwich on a plate with gravy
  • Serves: 1
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5-10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • bakery bread (I prefer Italian)
  • butter
  • leftovers such as:
    • turkey
    • stuffing/dressing
    • cranberry sauce
    • corn
    • gravy

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Slice your bread into 1 inch thick slices. Cut turkey into thin, bite size pieces.

bread being sliced into 1 inch thick pieces on a cutting board
turkey on a cutting board being sliced into bite size pieces

Step 2: Begin building your sandwich. I started with a layer of stuffing on one slice of bread, then topped it with turkey. Add whichever leftovers you prefer!

a cutting board with bread, stuffing, and turkey
a slice of bread with stuffing and turkey on it on a cutting board

Top sandwich with second slice of bread. Spread some butter on 1 side, then place on panini press, butter side down. Butter the top piece of bread, then close panini press.

a buttered sandwich being place on a panini press

Cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes or until it’s hot all the way through and browned to your liking. While the panini is browning, heat up a bit of gravy in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and heat another 15-30 seconds or until warm. Serve your panini with a small bowl of gravy for dipping and enjoy!

a cooked turkey panini on a panini press.

Stovetop Alternative:

If you don’t have a panini press, heat a small pan over medium low heat and cook sandwich on each side for 3-5 minutes. Still equally delicious, just not as flat!

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Leftovers Turkey Panini

a pressed sandwich on a plate with gravy
Got leftovers? Throw them together between slices of thick bread and press to perfection! This Leftover Turkey Panini is my favorite part of the Thanksgiving holiday! So yummy!
Beth
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bakery bread I prefer Italian
  • 1 Tbsp butter

leftovers such as:

  • 3 oz turkey
  • cup stuffing/dressing
  • cranberry sauce
  • corn
  • 3 Tbsp gravy

Instructions

  • Slice your bread into 1 inch thick slices. Cut turkey into thin, bite size pieces.
  • Begin building your sandwich. I started with a layer of stuffing on one slice of bread, then topped it with turkey. Add whichever leftovers you prefer!
  • Top sandwich with second slice of bread. Spread some butter on 1 side, then place on panini press, butter side down. Butter the top piece of bread, then close panini press.

Stovetop Alternative:

  • If you don't have a panini press, heat a small pan over medium low heat and cook sandwich on each side for 3-5 minutes. Still equally delicious, just not as flat!

Notes

  • Nutritional information is for bread, turkey, stuffing, butter, and gravy only.

Nutrition

Calories: 742kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1650mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 5mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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