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Children and adults enjoy these hot open-faced, melted sandwiches! And did you know this leftover turkey idea works great with leftover chicken or duck meat? You could even make these from canned tuna or chicken like I did in these Easy Tuna Melts! So you can make these tasty melts any time of the year not only after your Thanksgiving turkey!

How to make Leftover Turkey Melts Step-by-Step:

 

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Leftover Turkey Melts

4.50 from 2 votes
By: Alyona Demyanchuk
These Leftover Turkey Melts are the easiest way to use up turkey leftovers! The perfect leftover turkey recipe to make because you probably have most of the ingredients,  plus they're super tasty! 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 23 sandwiches
Course: sandwiches
Cuisine: American

Ingredients 

Leftover Turkey Melts:

  • 1 French Bread Baguette , (Walmart French Bread)
  • 2 cups shredded leftover turkey meat
  • 2 1/2 cups grated Colby blend cheese
  • 1 cup Mayo
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced

Instructions

How to make Leftover Turkey Melts:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice baguette into 23 slices and arrange on baking sheet.
  • Mix togther turkey meat, 2 cups cheese, mayo, onion and tomatoes. Spoon over slices and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until toasted and hot.
    image of leftover turkey sandwiches (open-faced sandwiches with pulled turkey, tomatoes, shredded cheese on French bread slices).

Nutrition (per serving)

1serving Serving190kcal Calories11g Carbs8g Protein12g Fat4g Saturated Fat26mg Cholesterol253mg Sodium103mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar242IU Vitamin A2mg Vitamin C110mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Leftover Turkey Melts
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
253
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
103
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
242
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
110
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Q&A

What else can I make with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers? 

Here is a list of recipes where you can use leftover turkey instead:

How long can Leftover Turkey keep?

Leftover turkey can be kept in the fridge for up-to 4 days.

Can I freeze leftover turkey meat?

Yes! Freeze leftover turkey meat that has been cleaned from the bones in an air-tight zip-loc bag. I like to freeze turkey meat in 2 cup portions for easy use later in recipes.

Can I make this without turkey?

Yes! This recipe is very interchangeable with other poultry! Check out my Hot tuna Melts that is a tuna version of this!

Tips

  • Make turkey mixture ahead to shorten prep later.
  • Bell peppers can be used in place of tomatoes.