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    Turkey and Dressing Sandwich

    Published: February 17, 2023 Updated: February 17, 2023 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 4 Comments

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    Stack of two turkey and dressing sandwiches.

    This turkey and dressing sandwich is a Newfoundland classic and is such an easy recipe to use leftover turkey. It combines yummy ingredients (like turkey, Newfoundland dressing and cranberry sauce) and has the most amazing sweet and savoury combination. Simple and delicious, this turkey sandwich is a must try for lunch.

    Stack of two turkey and dressing sandwiches.

    Whenever we have a big turkey dinner, we always have to have a turkey and dressing sandwich with the leftovers. Always. It’s too good not to.

    I don’t often cook a whole roasted turkey at home. Nope, I leave that to my parents. As much as hubby and I love to cook, there is nothing like my mother’s turkey dinner. Hands down, it’s the best.

    Whenever mom makes turkey dinner (usually Christmas and Thanksgiving), she always makes enough food for everyone to take home leftovers. No complaints from me! By the way, just curious, are you like me, already thinking about the next meal before the one you are eating is finished? Story of my life, ha ha ha!!

    Unlike a hot turkey sandwich, this turkey and dressing sandwich is served cold. It’s a lunchtime favourite and such a treat.

    This simple cold turkey sandwich can also be found all over Newfoundland, in restaurants and gas station convenience stores — and for good reason, it’s so darn yummy!

    Fan of turkey sandwiches? Check out this cheesy turkey cranberry sandwich.

    Turkey and Dressing Sandwich Ingredients

    • Mayonnaise: I prefer to use a full-fat variety, but you can use whatever variety you prefer.
    • Sandwich bread: The bread of choice here is simple, basic white sandwich bread (preferably an old-fashioned loaf of Newfoundland white bread if you can get it or want to make it). I’ve sometimes seen it served on whole wheat bread but not very often.
    • Cranberry sauce: Simple canned cranberry sauce is classic. Sometimes you find these turkey and dressing sandwiches without cranberry sauce, and just with turkey and dressing (especially if it’s store-bought). But I absolutely adore the cranberry sauce on there. It complements the savoury flavour of the turkey and dressing quite well.
    • Newfoundland dressing: Newfoundland dressing is one of the key elements to this sandwich. The herb in it, savoury, is what gives it (and this sandwich), it’s iconic taste. I wouldn’t recommend substituting with another type of dressing or stuffing.
    • Cooked turkey breast: I prefer to use white meat, but you can use dark meat or a combination of the two.
    Ingredients for a Newfoundland turkey, dressing and cranberry sandwich.

    How To Make It

    Here is an overview of how to make this turkey dressing sandwich (full details are in the recipe card below):

    1. Spread mayonnaise over one side of each slice of bread.
    2. Over one of the slices, spread cranberry sauce over the mayonnaise and top with dressing.
    3. Layer on the cooked turkey.
    4. Place the other slice of bread over top to form the sandwich. Easy!
    Collage of steps to assemble a turkey dressing sandwich.
    Stack of two halves of a turkey and dressing sandwich.

    What To Serve With It

    I can’t resist serving this turkey and dressing sandwich with some crunchy cheese puffs and a fizzy drink, like soda or carbonated water. Side note: I use those cheese puffs on a fried bologna sandwich, and if you haven’t tried it already, you should because it’s delicious.

    While I don’t drink soda very often, this is the kind of sandwich I love to have a glass with. I think nostalgia plays a role here. It’s something I used to enjoy as a kid and still do. My brother once said to me “Nostalgia clouds your judgement.” I get it, in some cases this may be true but not for this turkey sandwich. Oh no, not at all.

    If you want to go with something else, of course it pairs lovely with a nice bowl of soup, a salad or homemade baked fries and gravy.

    Two turkey and dressing sandwiches on plates with crunchy cheese puffs and glasses of soda.

    Tips

    • The bread for a turkey and dressing sandwich is pretty much never toasted. If you want to toast your bread, though, go for it.
    • Don’t be cheap with the mayonnaise. I like a nice layer of mayo on there. It adds flavour, plus it helps to keep the bread from getting soggy from the cranberry sauce.
    • You can add more dressing or turkey if you really want to pile your sandwich high.
    Two hands holding one half of a turkey and dressing sandwich.

    More Newfoundland Favourites To Try

    • Fries, Dressing and Gravy
    • Cod au Gratin
    • Pan Fried Cod

    If you make this turkey and dressing sandwich, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Stack of two turkey and dressing sandwiches.

    Turkey and Dressing Sandwich

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    This turkey and dressing sandwich is a Newfoundland classic and is such an easy recipe to use leftover turkey. It combines yummy ingredients (like turkey, Newfoundland dressing and cranberry sauce) and has the most amazing sweet and savoury combination. Simple and delicious, this turkey sandwich is a must try for lunch.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine Newfoundland
    Servings 1 sandwich
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise, approximately (you want enough to generously cover your slices of bread)
    • 2 slices white sandwich bread, or whole wheat sandwich bread
    • 1.5 tablespoons cranberry sauce
    • 6 tablespoons Newfoundland dressing, approximately
    • 3 ounces cooked sliced turkey breast

    Instructions

    • Spread mayonnaise over one side of each slice of bread. Over one of the slices, spread cranberry sauce over the mayonnaise. Top with dressing, then layer on the cooked turkey. Place the other slice of bread over top to form the sandwich. Cut in half, if you like. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • The bread for a turkey and dressing sandwich is pretty much never toasted. If you want to toast your bread, though, go for it.
    • Don’t be cheap with the mayonnaise. I like a nice layer of mayo on there. It adds flavour, plus it helps to keep the bread from getting soggy from the cranberry sauce.
    • You can add more dressing or turkey if you really want to pile your sandwich high.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword cold turkey sandwich, leftover turkey sandwich

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      February 20, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      I’m definitely craving a good turkey sandwich, but this one takes it to a new level with the homemade Newfoundland dressing.

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      • Dawn | Girl Heart Food

        February 20, 2023 at 9:06 pm

        Thank you so much, Michelle! Yes, the dressing adds so much flavour.

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    2. David @ Spiced

      February 20, 2023 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      I do think leftovers are the best part about holiday meals! I purposefully buy a larger turkey than we need every year…just for leftovers. This sandwich sounds absolutely fantastic, too. I’m a sucker for a good sandwich, and this one needs to find it’s way to my plate ASAP!

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      • Dawn | Girl Heart Food

        February 20, 2023 at 9:04 pm

        Aren’t they delicious?! Thank you very much, David. I hope you love the recipe!

        Reply

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