Leftover Turkey Panini with Stuffing
Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a crispy, buttery turkey panini filled with stuffing and optional cranberry sauce. Serve with warm gravy for dipping!
Ingredients
- 2 slices bakery bread (I prefer Italian)
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 oz leftover turkey (shredded or chopped)
- ⅓ cup leftover stuffing/dressing
- leftover cranberry sauce (optional)
- 3 Tbsp gravy (for dipping)
Instructions
- Shred the leftover turkey by hand or chop it into bite-sized pieces. Butter one side of each slice of bakery bread.
- Spread a thin layer of stuffing on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread. Pile on the turkey and add a little cranberry sauce, if using. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Place the sandwich in a preheated panini press and cook for 5–10 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the filling is heated through.
- While the sandwich cooks, warm the leftover gravy in the microwave or a small saucepan. Serve alongside the hot panini for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Bread: Italian bakery bread is my favorite, but any sturdy sliced bakery bread works.
- Cranberry sauce: Optional! Add as much or as little as you like.
- No panini press? Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula.
- Gravy: Warm leftover gravy and serve on the side for dipping.
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.
