An Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with Gravy is the ultimate comfort food-hearty, warm, and satisfying. Perfect for using up leftover turkey, this dish brings together tender meat, rich gravy, and thick bread for a cozy meal.
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Honestly, leftovers might be my favorite part of any big meal-I sometimes think they're even better than the first round. No rushing around the kitchen, no stress, just reheating good food, putting your feet up, and enjoying it at your own pace.
And after the holiday craziness, nothing feels more comforting than a hot turkey sandwich piled high with gravy.
Why This Recipe Works:
Hearty: Thick bread and generous gravy create a filling main dish.
Comforting: Warm, savory flavors make it a nostalgic, homestyle classic.
Easy: Minimal ingredients and simple steps mean it's ready fast.
Versatile: Works with fresh or leftover turkey and can be customized with sides like green bean casserole with cream cheese, sour cream mashed potatoes, or even baked brie with honey!
What This Recipe Needs:
Bread- Any will do, but I like to use a thick brioche, Texas toast, or a slice of my no-knead artisan bread if I have it!
Turkey- use up your leftover smoked spatchcock turkey, herb butter turkey, or sliced deli turkey meat if you have that.
Cheese- I love using Brie for these sandwiches (use up leftover Brie in my Brie and Prosciutto Salad or Brie and Bacon Grilled Cheese!), but you can use any cheese of your liking. Provolone, jack, or mozzarella would be tasty, but a Gouda would be amazing.
Gravy- Whip up a batch of my homemade turkey gravy without drippings in less than 5 minutes- you will want to pour it on everything!
Sometimes a hot turkey open-faced sandwich is piled high with all the leftovers- including homemade stuffing, cranberry sauce, smoked turkey breast, and cheese.
Other times it's simply bread, meat, cheese, and a hearty helping of gravy.
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How to Make an Open-Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with Gravy:
- Step 1: Toast your bread. I like to do this in the oven with it set to broil. Just be careful to oversee the bread so it doesn't burn. (Check out my article on How to Toast Bread in the Oven!)
- Step 2: Once toasted, assemble your sandwiches with turkey and cheese, and any other desired toppings. Then, broil again until the cheese is melted.
- Step 3: Pour warm gravy over both halves and enjoy!
Alternative Cooking Methods:
If you'd rather skip the oven, toast your bread in a toaster, layer on the turkey, and spoon over the gravy. Pop it in the microwave until hot-it may be a little soft, but it's still delicious.
You can also heat the gravy in a saucepan, then spoon it over the toasted bread and cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
An open sandwich is a piece of bread topped with different foods and usually a sauce, such as gravy.
Any classic Thanksgiving sides like cranberry relish, Thanksgiving corn, or a tasty autumn salad go great with Hot Turkey Sandwiches!
A fork and a knife work great to eat an open-faced sandwich.
More Related Recipes
If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my pepper gravy, easy deviled eggs, How to Spatchcock a Turkey, and leftover turkey tacos. If you are looking for something sweet, I recommend my sweet potato pudding, Sweet Potato Souffle, pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust, chocolate pudding pie, chocolate pumpkin pie, old-fashioned pecan pie, and sweet potato pie!
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Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 4 large slices of turkey
- 2 oz cheese brie or provolone
- Gravy
- Chives or Parsley Garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to broil on high and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place your bread on the prepared baking sheet and broil until toasted. 1-2 minutes per side. Watch the bread carefully so it doesn't burn.2 slices bread
- Once toasted, top with turkey and cheese and return to the oven. Broil until cheese is melted, another 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully so your cheese doesn't burn.4 large slices of turkey, 2 oz cheese
- Remove from oven and top with warm gravy and sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley. Enjoy!Gravy, Chives or Parsley
Notes
- I can't say this enough- watch the food when you are broiling it. It can go from tasted to burned in seconds.
- I highly recommend my easy gravy recipe if you need to whip up a quick batch.
Mandy says
Loved this awesome recipe for some guidance on thanksgiving/Christmas leftovers!! Thank you for the easy gravy recipe as well!! ❤️
Lisa says
So glad to hear!