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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Miso Mayo

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A Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Miso Mayo is the best way to enjoy holiday flavors with a modern spin!

thanksgiving leftover sandwich with cranberry miso mayo

Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich with Miso Seasoned Mayo

We’ve all done it…loaded up all those turkey day leftovers between a couple slices of bread…or heck, on leftover dinner rolls. But, this take gives a couple of those ingredients a little makeover. 

Here’s another Thanksgiving leftover recipe to try out that uses up extra cranberry sauce and Brussels sprouts, as well as turkey!

Turn those sprouts into a tangy sweet slaw to add vibrancy and crunch to your sammy. And, mix cranberry sauce with mayo and umami packed miso for a delicious spread.

thanksgiving leftover sandwich cut in half

Ingredients to Make a Leftover Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Miso Mayo

This list presumes you’ve got leftover turkey and some raw ingredients. I’ll give you some ideas to use up your cooked ingredients below in the Common Questions!

  • Light mayonnaise
  • Cranberry sauce
  • White miso paste
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh Brussels sprouts
  • Crumbled bacon
  • Leftover turkey
  • Brioche bread slices
  • White cheddar
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How to Create Your Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

Make Cranberry Miso Mayo + Dressing for Slaw

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cranberry sauce and miso paste. Whisk well to create a smooth spread. This will be used to spread onto toasted brioche.

Transfer 3 tablespoons of the spread into a separate bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to that and whisk again. This will be used to create your slaw.

whisking cranberry miso mayo and vinegar in bowl

Make Brussels Sprouts + Bacon Slaw

You can use a knife to thinly slice sprouts, drag them across a box grater, run them through the shredding attachment of a food processor or use a mandolin, like I did.

Combine the slaw dressing with the shredded Brussels sprouts + crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust for seasoning…salt, pepper and/or additional apple cider vinegar.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Toasted brioche is perfect for these sandwiches. These slices are huge (the loaf came pre-sliced), but they are so squishable, it hardly matters.

Spread some cranberry miso mayo on both slices of brioche. Top with a slice of white cheddar, then turkey, then a pile of slaw before closing it up. So simple!

assembling a thanksgiving leftover sandwich with cranberry miso mayo

Common Questions on Making Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

What if I don’t have leftover cranberry sauce?

No worries! You could spring for a can of whole berry cranberry sauce, or substitute with your favorite jam or preserves — whatever is already open in your fridge. I think any red fruit jam, fig jam or even orange marmalade would be delish with the miso mayo.

What the heck is miso and can I leave it out?

Simply put, miso is a fermented paste made from soybeans. It’s full of umami flavor and is used to make miso soup as well as many sauces and dressings. You can leave it out, but where’s the fun in that?

I have cooked Brussels sprouts…can I use those?

Absolutely! Skip turning cooked sprouts into slaw and use as is. You might need to cut them in half or quarters to fit nicely on your sandwich. You can simply slather your sandwich with extra spread instead of using some for the slaw dressing.

What other kinds of bread could I use?

It’s your sandwich, use any kind of bread you like. Leftover dinner rolls would be great…make little sliders with those. Speaking of sliders, Hawaiian or small potato rolls would be delish. I think Challah or a hearty multigrain bread would be amazing, too.

Can I enjoy this warm?

Most definitely. Toast the whole thing in an oven, or treat it like grilled cheese in a skillet, or press it like a panini.

Do you have any other Thanksgiving leftover recipes?

I’m so glad you asked! Check out this award winning Spicy White Bean Turkey Pumpkin Chili. It uses leftover turkey and that extra can of pumpkin puree lurking in your pantry. 

two halves of a thanksgiving leftover sandwich with cranberry miso mayo

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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Miso Mayo

Sip + Sanity | Linda Feller
A Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Miso Mayo is the best way to enjoy holiday flavors with a modern spin!
Prep time.15 minutes
Total time.15 minutes
Course.Sandwich
Cuisine.American
Number of servings.3 sandwiches
Calories per serving.593 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • kosher salt + fresh cracked black pepper
  • 5 ounce Brussels sprouts (about 10), shaved or sliced very thin
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 8 ounce cooked turkey breast, sliced
  • 6 slices Brioche loaf, toasted
  • 3 slices white cheddar

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cranberry sauce and miso paste. Whisk well to create a smooth spread.
  • Transfer 3 tablespoons of the spread into a separate bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to that and whisk again. This will be used for the slaw.
  • Combine the slaw dressing with the shredded Brussels sprouts + crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper and/or additional apple cider vinegar.
  • Spread some cranberry miso mayo on both slices of brioche. Top with a slice of white cheddar, then turkey, then a pile of slaw before closing it up.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 2166mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords.thanksgiving, turkey
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5 Comments

  1. A great sandwich recipe for over the holidays, we all loved the Brussels Sprouts + Bacon Slaw, a perfect combination to go with your turkey, making this sandwich awesome 🙂

  2. Oh my gosh, so good! I love miso but never thought to add it to a turkey sandwich. It totally took my sandwich next level, thanks!!!