How to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a tasty turkey sandwich: Video tutorial
You’ve gobbled until you wobbled, but you’re still left with tons of leftovers! For many, a fridge full of storage containers filled to the brim with delicious turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and more is just as much part of the Thanksgiving tradition as the dinner itself.
The days, and sometimes hours, following your meal are spent reliving the feast, sometimes with a new spin in the form of a sandwich or a calzone. But to enjoy those, ensure your food is stored and consumed within a reasonable timeframe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend packing and storing leftovers in the fridge within two hours of cooking. Leftover turkey and foods made with the turkey, like casseroles or soups, should be eaten within three to four days.
Watch this video to see how to make an easy and delicious sandwich using Thanksgiving leftovers.
Leftover turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce and stuffing
You should already have all the ingredients you need for the ultimate Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich.
Of course, the turkey is usually the star of the show, however, you can also use deli turkey if you don’t have any. Make sure to ask for thick slices!
When it comes to the bread, it's dealer's choice and can be whatever you prefer, from French bread to bagels.
For a delicious post-Thanksgiving sandwich you’ll be sure to gobble up:
Toast the bread.
Mix mayonnaise and cranberry sauce for a cranberry mayo spread. You can also swap the mayo for cream cheese.
Spread the cranberry mayo on the bread.
Add a layer of stuffing.
Top with gravy to add extra moisture.
Add a layer of turkey.
Add crispy fried onions for extra texture.
Top with bread.
Enjoy!
Can you freeze Thanksgiving leftovers?
Yes, you can freeze Thanksgiving leftovers.
The US Department of Agriculture says frozen food is good indefinitely; however, it can lose moisture and taste after three to four months.
It’s recommended to freeze:
Potatoes and yams for up to two months.
Stuffing for up to three months.
Gravy for up to four months.
Freezing cranberry sauce is not recommended.
To properly reheat frozen food, bring it to a temperature of 165°F. Sauces and soups need to be brought to a rolling boil.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The ultimate Thanksgiving leftover turkey sandwich recipe
