Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini is a hot grilled sandwich that uses all your holiday dinner leftovers. Don’t throw away the extra food, put it to good use!

Thanksgiving Leftovers panini is filled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and Muenster cheese. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com

Let’s face the facts, preparing Thanksgiving dinner is a labor of love. The main bird is an all-day event whether you bake, fry, or slow cook it. Then you have all your delicious side dishes that bring together your bountiful meal. I don’t think any of it should ever go to waste, so I have the perfect solution, my incredible Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini!

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS PANINI

This hot and pressed sandwich is so crave-worthy after the holiday because it incorporates each dish into every single bite. The pressed ciabatta stands up to the layers of turkey breast, homemade stuffing, sweet and tart cranberry sauce, and creamy muenster cheese. All the sides come together and become the star with each bite.

WHAT CAN I PUT IN THE PANINI?

There are no rules when it comes to this sandwich. Add any of your most loved leftovers inside! My favorites are turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and cheese. I also like my panini with a side of warm gravy for dipping. It takes it to a whole other level of delicious!

Thanksgiving Leftovers panini is filled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and Muenster cheese. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE THE PANINI?

The beautiful thing about this sandwich is that all the ingredients were made the day before! All you need to do is assemble the sandwich in whatever order you desire then put in a panini press. If you don’t own a panini press, then you can heat a skillet with butter and use a heavy pan to press the sandwich down while it’s cooking. This Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini is so easy to prepare and cook that it will be on your plate ready to eat in less than 20 minutes!

ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE A FEW MORE HOLIDAY FAVORITES!

Turkey and Stuffing Roll Ups – Turkey breast wrapped around homemade stuffing and baked with warm gravy.

Glazed Ranch Carrots – Tender baby carrots tossed with a sweet and savory ranch glaze.

World’s Best Dinner Rolls – Soft and fluffy dinner rolls that are baked to golden-brown perfection.

The Best Green Bean Casserole – This holiday classic is the ultimate recipe for your next Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini

This Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini is a hot grilled sandwich that uses your holiday dinner leftovers!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices ciabatta, sourdough, or good quality bread
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups leftover sliced turkey  warmed
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup leftover stuffing/dressing warmed
  • 4 slices Muenster cheese
  • 1 cup leftover turkey gravy warmed

Instructions

  • Heat a panini press or large skillet over medium heat. Grease with non-stick spray.
  • TO MAKE 2 PANINI'S: Butter one side of all 4 bread slices. Top 2 pieces of bread evenly with the turkey. Spread cranberry sauce over turkey. Top turkey with stuffing/dressing. Place 2 slices of cheese over stuffing. Top with remaining two buttered bread slices.
  • Place both sandwiches in preheated panini press or skillet. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread is golden-brown. Serve immediately with warm gravy for dunking. Enjoy!

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Thanksgiving Leftovers panini is filled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and Muenster cheese. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
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3 thoughts on “Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini

  1. We do this every year! I love it more than the actual dinner on Thanksgiving. I will even buy the carving board turkey lunch meat or make a turkey breast and do this a few times during the year because I love it so much!

  2. Oh. My. Goodness. This was so delicious! I am so thankful to have found this recipe! I will be making this every year from now on…another tradition at our house 🙂
    I followed recipe exactly and yes the gravy is a must! It really does take it over the top, thanks Holly for an easy leftover recipe!!

  3. Holey moley this looks good! I was just going over my list of leftover recipes and this one puts the others in the shade! Thank Heaven I am receiving your emails! Terrific idea and I am drooling over this photo!

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