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Double Dip Leftover Turkey Sandwich

Published: Nov 25, 2019

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Every year after Thanksgiving, we all spend the next day loosening our belts and staring at the mounds of leftovers. At least in my household, we do. We usually do a pretty good job eating the sides but there is always too much turkey. Here's the perfect time to get creative and use up that leftover meat to turn it into meals for the rest of the week. I've made turkey hot pockets before but this time I wanted something easier, like a double dip leftover turkey sandwich. Paired with a savory au jus, this sandwich might just rival Monica's turkey moist maker sandwich.

double dip leftover turkey sandwich
double dip leftover turkey sandwich
double dip leftover turkey sandwich
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Double Dip Leftover Turkey Sandwich

Total Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sandwich
Servings: 4
Author: Cherry on My Sundae

Ingredients

Au jus

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 2 cups turkey stock
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • salt and pepper

Remaining ingredients

  • 4 Italian rolls
  • 1 lb roasted turkey
  • 4 slices muenster cheese
  • spicy mustard for serving optional

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Heat oil in a saucepot over medium heat. Saute chopped shallots until softened, about 2 minutes. Add flour and stir to combine. Add sherry and cook for 30 seconds. Pour turkey stock and Worcestershire and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the Italian rolls in half and toast. Top the bottom half with roasted turkey and a slice of muenster cheese per sandwich. Broil the bottom half with the turkey and cheese until the cheese melts. Alternatively, bake the sandwich for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F until the cheese melts.
  • Remove the sandwich from the oven and top with the remaining bun. Serve with au jus and spicy mustard.

**Helpful tips and common mistakes

Let's just start by pointing out that this double dip leftover turkey sandwich only takes 15 minutes. Fifteen minutes! By using leftover turkey, all we need to prepare is the au jus.

au jus ingredients

Au jus is basically a light gravy made from the natural drippings from the meat. If you have leftover turkey stock this would be the perfect opportunity to use it. Otherwise, use chicken or beef stock.

Saute shallots until they're tender, throw in some sherry for added flavor, add the stock, and season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Bring everything to a simmer and let the flavors develop for about 10 minutes.

finished au jus

Meanwhile, assemble the sandwich. Toast Italian rolls and top the bottom bun with all that good turkey and a slice of Muenster cheese.

assemble sandwiches

Melt the cheese using a broiler, oven, or toaster oven. Top the sandwich with the top bun and ladle the au jus right on top. I like to serve the au jus on the side as well so you can dunk your sandwich right in there. For an extra kick, squeeze on some spicy mustard.

double dip leftover turkey sandwich

The best part about this sandwich is that even if your leftover turkey is dry, the au jus will bring it back to life. Best way to use turkey ever.

double dip leftover turkey sandwich

For more sandwich inspiration check out this spicy honey mustard chicken sandwich!


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  1. Bobbie

    November 23, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Where does the Worcestershire come in?

    Reply
    • Cherry on My Sundae

      November 24, 2021 at 7:50 am

      Apologies, you add it with the turkey stock. I've edited the recipe now. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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