What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Isn’t that always the question? This week the #SundaySupper team is bringing you tons of ideas on how to use up that turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and potatoes.
I know I have been wanting to try this recipe ever since last year and have been waiting for leftover turkey. Well I finally made that roasted turkey breast and was able to give it a try. Monte Cristos are my husbands favorite sandwich so he was doing backflips when I told him what was for lunch.
If you are unfamiliar with a monte cristo it is usually a fried ham and cheese sandwich, normally served with a berry preserve for dipping. Well this one has the “preserve” inside of it in the form of cranberry sauce. But I bet it would be extra delicious with a drizzle of warm maple syrup. Just thinking of that now, I am jealous I didn’t think of the maple syrup back when I made these.
If you need more inspiration for leftover check out all the wonderful recipes below.
- 2 slices soft bread, potato or challah
- Leftover turkey
- Leftover cranberry sauce
- 1 thick slice of gouda cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- In a wide dish beat egg with milk and nutmeg.
- Assemble the sandwich turkey, with a thin spread of cranberry, topped with a slice of gouda between the two slices of bread.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Spray with non stick cooking spray.
- Dip both sides of the sandwich in the egg mixture and place on skillet. Let cook 5 minutes on each side or until bread is browned like French toast.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Adapted from Paula Deen
Breakfast & Brunch
- Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls by Juanita’s Cocina
- Turkey Cranberry Muffins by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Sweet Potato Biscuits by Home Cooking Memories
Main Course
- Turkey Enchiladas by Webicurean
- Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole by FamilyFoodie
- Turkey and Cranberry Monte Cristo by Supper for a Steal
- Thanksgiving hangover sandwich by Crispy Bits & Burt Ends
- Turkey Tamale Pie by Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Thanksgiving Leftovers Pot Pie by I Run For Wine
- Turkey and Stuffing Pasty by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- The Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich by Daily Dish Recipes
- Turkey Vegetable Hash by Generation Y Foodie
- Turkey Tetrazzini by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey and Andouille Gumbo for #SundaySupper by Catholic Foodie
- Red Potato Turkey Cutlets with Ginger & Fresh Herbs by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Thanksgiving Turkey Banh Mi Sandwich by 30AEats
- Leftover Turkey and Sausage Gumbo by My Catholic Kitchen
- Turkey Mornay Open-Face Sandwiches by The Weekend Gourmet
- Leftover Mashed Potatoes and Beef Croquettes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Simple and easy! Turkey a la king, fit for a queen! by Midlife Road Trip
- Turkey and Mushroom Risotto by Comfy Cuisine
- Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Kartoffelpuffer – German Potato Pancakes by MrsMamaHen
- Skillet Turkey Reuben by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- # glutenfree Turkey Shepard’s Cake by Cooking Underwriter
- Hawaiian BBQ Turkey Flatbread Pizza by Damn Delicious
- Turkey shepards pie! by The Realistic Nutritionist
- Turkey & Cranberry Panini with Tarragon Aioli by The Messy Baker Blog
Soups, Salads, Sides & Starters
- Gluten Free Turkey and Dumplings by The Meltaways
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Shallots and Pancetta by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Curried Turkey Salad by Kimchi Mom
- Potato Patties w/ Tomato Salsa by La Cocina De Leslie
- Spicy Coconut Turkey Soup by Diabetic Foodie
- Mashed Potatoes Twice Baked by Hezzi-D’s Books & Cooks
- Moroccan Chicken Salad with Rice by My Trial’s in the Kitchen
- Cranberry Barbecue Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Olive Tapenade by Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Leftover Turkey Soup by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Sweet Potato Bread Pudding by MarocMama
Sweets & Desserts
- Cranberry Sauce Crumb Bars by girlichef
- Pumpkin Gingersnap Truffles by Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Potato Spice Cake with Pecan Streusel Topping by Shockingly Delicious
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Potato Frosting by Yummy Smells
Wine Pairings for the Recipes Featured
- Wine Pairings for Thanksgiving Leftovers #SundaySupper by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Please join on us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper today, November 18, 2012. In the evening we will meet at 7pm EST for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat.
All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.
We’d also love to feature your recipe for Thanksgiving Leftovers on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board to share them with all of our followers, too.
This idea can be made with so many combination of ingredients! What´s not to like about a monte cristo? You´re husband´s right!
Making a monte cristo has been on my foodie to do list for far too long. I think it is time to make it happen
You know I have never made a monte cristo. This is a quick and delicious way to use up all those leftovers.
I love Monto Cristo! Great flavor combo!
Fun twist on the traditional monte cristo, and leftover turkey sandwich!
YUM LANE! I’ve been waiting to see your recipe and photos of this since I saw it in the lineup. I am coming to your place for Thanksgiving leftovers! Hope you & your family have an amazing Thanksgiving. See you soon
oh my gosh I thought this was french toast! Equally as delicious though, what a fabulous idea!
Pingback: #SundaySupper: Leftover Mashed Potatoes and Beef Croquettes | Pippis in the Kitchen Again
I’d eat this for breakfast if I had this right now. YUMMMM!
Yummy! I think this is going to be a great lunch recipe for the kids next weekend.
Your Monte Cristo is the perfect way to use Thanksgiving leftovers!
Alright, I could never get into monte cristo’s and I love sweet and savory combos, but this does look pretty good.
What a delicious sandwich – especially with the gouda!
What a genius idea! I could have this all year long!
This would be fabulous for brunch next Sunday…a little sweet, a little savory. Perfection!!
I have never had a Monte Cristo. This makes me want to try one
My goodness… I haven’t had a Monte Cristo in years! I love the delicious twist you present here! Great recipe!
Monte Cristos are one of my all-time faves…I know I’d enjoy this version, it sounds delicious!
Pingback: Kartoffelpuffer – German Potato Pancakes from your Thanksgiving Leftovers | #SundaySupper | The Foodie Army Wife
My husband loves Monte Cristos and he would LOVE this!!!
Oh my goodness, the gouda and cranberry together must be out of this world!
Yum!! We used to do this too, with gravy on top
This Monte Cristo looks amazing!
We never serve cranberry sauce, so my family will just have to settle for the turkey monte cristo
oh yeah…this sounds awesome! great twist on the old monte cristo!
This is such an awesome idea. I can’t wait to try it this year!
I think my husband any your husband would get along just fine.
Mmm, mmm! Lane, this sammie looks delicious. I love the combo of cranberry and gouda.
hee hee! I used gouda for my turkey sanwich too. Great minds think alike. But I love how you took a step further and made this into a monte cristo. Who doesn’t love a deep fried sandwich?
I only discovered the Monte Cristo a few short years ago, and now I’m hooked! This combination sounds awesome. PS I think your commentluv is broken
I have been trying to figure out why only 1 or 2 people ever use my commentluv. It works for me, so now I have to investigate the problem. Thanks for the heads up!
Monte Cristos are one of my faves, and I bet the addition of Gouda and cranberry is amazing!
Pingback: Turkey Soup for Two - Supper for a Steal
Great idea to use leftovers turkey and cranberry sauce to come out with this wonderful Monte Cristo ….love those Gouda cheese in it…I am going to try this soon!
Yum, yum, and YUM! This looks so delicious! Monte Cristos are scrumptious, and the combination of cranberry and Gouda sounds particularly good. Thanks for the great idea!