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How to Make a Hot Turkey Sandwich With Homemade Gravy

If you want to make the tastiest hot turkey sandwich with homemade gravy this simple recipe is amazing. In just a few easy steps you can enjoy sliced white turkey breast smothered in homemade turkey gravy as part of a complete meal. It's a great way to use up leftover holiday turkey!
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: easy dinner ideas, Hot Lunch, Leftover Uses, turkey
Yield: 4
Author: Amber Bondar

Equipment

  • Wide Frying Pan With Lid
  • Saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • Tablespoon
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Materials

  • Turkey Breast Sliced Amount Depends On Size of Bird
  • 8 Slices White Bread
  • 2 Cups Turkey Juices Collected When Roasting Bird
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • ¼ Cup Water Cold

Instructions

  • Add the turkey juice to saucepan on high heat and bring to boil.
    Turkey Breast
  • In measuring cup add the cornstarch and the cold water.
    2 Tbsp Cornstarch, ¼ Cup Water
  • Mix well and slowly add cornstarch slurry to the hot turkey juices. Using a whisk to blend in.
  • Keep stirring gravy until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat the frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced turkey breast in a single layer in pan. Allow to heat for two minutes.
  • Pour hot gravy over the turkey breast and put lid on the frying pan.
  • Cook the turkey with gravy for 5-10 minutes or until it is heated through.
  • Lay slices of bread on plate.
    8 Slices White Bread
  • Remove lid from hot frying pan and add slices of turkey to one side of bread.
  • Place second slice of bread on sandwich (if having close-faced sandwich) and top with generous amount of gravy.

Notes

Toast bread before serving for those who prefer it. 
Use reheated leftover stuffing for the top of your hot turkey sandwich for a variation on the classic.