Description
A quick and delicious sandwich recipe perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers. This breakfast sandwich stacks warm mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberry sauce, and eggs on a biscuit or bun, creating a comforting and flavorful meal to enjoy the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
Leftover Ingredients
- 1 biscuit, bun, dinner roll, toast, or English muffin
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- ½ cup warm mashed potatoes
- 2-3 slices warm turkey
- 1 egg (poached, fried, or scrambled, cooked to preference)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Split the biscuit, bun, dinner roll, toast, or English muffin in half to create a base for your sandwich.
- Spread cranberry sauce: Generously spread a layer of cranberry sauce on the cut side of the bottom half of the bread to add a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Add mashed potatoes: Spoon warm mashed potatoes over the cranberry sauce, creating a creamy layer that balances the sweetness.
- Layer the turkey: Place the warm turkey slices on top of the mashed potatoes, ensuring even coverage to maintain flavor and texture.
- Top with egg: Add your cooked egg—poached, fried, or scrambled—on top of the turkey for protein and richness.
- Assemble and serve: Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich. Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty Thanksgiving leftover breakfast sandwich.
Notes
- Use freshly warmed leftovers for the best taste and texture.
- You can make the sandwich vegetarian by omitting turkey and adding cheese or vegetables.
- For a crispier sandwich, toast the bread before assembling.
- Customize eggs by seasoning with salt, pepper, or herbs.
- Leftover gravy can be drizzled on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
