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Diner Style Hot Turkey Sandwiches on a blue plate with crispy french fries on the side
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Diner Style Hot Turkey Sandwiches (Blue Plate Special)

Diner style hot turkey sandwiches are a classic open faced turkey sandwich perfect for using up your holiday leftovers. Thick slices of turkey sit on farmhouse style white bread and are smothered in sauteed onions and gravy for a sandwich worthy of any blue plate special!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 24 oz turkey gravy
  • 1 lb deli sliced roasted turkey or leftover turkey
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 slices thick white bread I used Pepperidge Farm's farmhouse style for these
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. When melted, stir in the onions. Season them with salt & pepper, and cook stirring often until they've softened nicely- roughly 3-5 minutes.
  • Pour the gravy into the skillet, stirring to evenly combine. Cook just until heated through nicely, then remove the skillet from heat.
  • Warm the turkey, either in the microwave or on the stove top- just until warm, not too long that it cooks more.
  • Add two slices of bread to a waiting plate. Place 1/4 of the warmed turkey evenly out over both slices of bread. Pour 1/4 of the onion gravy evenly out over the turkey topped slices of bread.
  • Repeat until the rest of the sandwiches have been assembled.
  • Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • These are delicious anytime of year, but absolutely perfect for using up leftover turkey, gravy, and side dishes after the holidays.
  • Do NOT try to use thin lunch meat style turkey for these sandwiches. It won't give you that diner feel.
  • Really craving this but can't find turkey? No problem! Grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store instead and substitute thick slices of that for the turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 2415mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg