Post-holiday Turkey Sandwiches
published by Karen Gross on Dec 28, 2010
I wouldn’t have thought that this combination would work, but now I am hooked. Maybe I should make turkey dinners more often.
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I have always wondered what to do with the leftover cranberry sauce after a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. These are the only times of the year when I buy cranberry sauce. I should just buy the little cans, but it is a much better deal to buy the big ones.
So, here is my post-holiday turkey sandwich recipe:
Dinner rolls (I love those soft little buns, even though they make tiny sandwiches)
Cold turkey
Cranberry sauce (about 2 tablespoons)
Spinach dip (recipe below)
As with anything I cook, my philosophy is to use what you’ve got. You could make this fancy for a meal by making the sandwiches open face and using reheated turkey.
Spinach Dip
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 pkg dried vegetable soup mix
1 cup chopped spinach, thawed with the water squeezed out
1 small can water chestnuts, shredded
(water chestnuts are optional, but they add crunch to the dip. I buy the whole ones and shred them in my handy dandy salad shooter gizmo)
Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Best if made the night before.
# 1 by Christine Ramsay
December 28th, 2010 at 2:56 pm #
That looks really tasty and creative. I must try it.
Christine
# 2 by ceegirl
December 28th, 2010 at 2:59 pm #
yummy, yummy
# 3 by Pete Macinta
December 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm #
Thou makest me hungry!
# 4 by bigpapadan
December 28th, 2010 at 3:56 pm #
Gotta say Karen, I do the MAN sized version of this, using the sub rolls for the bread. I also add left over stuffing. Thanksgiving on a bun.
# 5 by Jimmy Shilaho
December 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm #
This is a good one. Very tasty it seems.
# 6 by OhSugar
December 28th, 2010 at 5:44 pm #
Hi Karen,
At least you have some cranberry sauce left. lol I think you have found great solutions. I liked it.
# 7 by Val Mills
December 28th, 2010 at 7:30 pm #
Sounds rather nice. I’ve stopped having turkey at Christmas because of the left overs, there’s only so much turkey two people can eat!
# 8 by PR Mace
December 28th, 2010 at 7:47 pm #
This sounds good but we just finished our turkey yesterday.
# 9 by Karen Gross
December 28th, 2010 at 8:09 pm #
We have a tradition of getting my dad to carve the turkey and then after dinner he cuts it all into bite size pieces and I freeze it in small containers to use in stir frys or casseroles.
# 10 by Betty Carew
December 29th, 2010 at 8:38 am #
Great idea for turkey leftovers Karen. I will certainly be trying this one.
# 11 by albert1jemi
December 29th, 2010 at 1:26 pm #
nice share
# 12 by Tulan
December 29th, 2010 at 9:16 pm #
I can see that would be good, too bad I don’t have any turkey or cranberry sauce. I’ll try to remember when I do.
# 13 by Ruby Hawk
December 29th, 2010 at 9:39 pm #
Karen, that sounds really delicious. And such a good way to use up holiday leftovers. I just hate to waste food.
# 14 by dave7x7
December 30th, 2010 at 1:41 am #
great article, i really like it
keep up the good work!
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# 15 by Cinderella Can Dream
January 20th, 2011 at 1:19 am #
Yum! This is a raid the fridge late at night recipe.I want to try it!