6 Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwiches You'll Look Forward to
Turkey works well with so many flavors, it's a shame to stop at lettuce and tomatoes, says Jeff Mauro, host of Food Network's Sandwich King and creator of these tasty recipes for leftovers.
Recipes created by Jeff Mauro
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The Jerk Turk Sandwich
Jeff Mauro rubs a potent Jamaican jerk spice blend on the meat before grilling. "Mango's cooling sweetness helps balance the spiciness of the jerk," he says.
Get the recipe: The Jerk Turk Sandwich
Get the recipe: The Jerk Turk Sandwich
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Photo: Nealey Dozier
Greek Turkey Pita Sandwich
This Greek-inspired sandwich his heavy on cucumber and lettuce, but there's one essential step that makes it sing: "Don't skip grilling the pita," says Mauro. "The heat makes it pliant and fragrant."
Get the recipe: Greek Turkey Pita Sandwich
Get the recipe: Greek Turkey Pita Sandwich
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Turkey Banh Mi Sandwich
Mauro's twist on banh mi, the Vietnamese sandwich, substitutes turkey for the more traditional roast pork and pâté.
Get the recipe: Turkey Banh Mi Sandwich
Get the recipe: Turkey Banh Mi Sandwich
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Citrus Turkey Salad Wrap
This tangy wrap gets its flavor from mandarin oranges, and has plenty of texture thanks to roasted peanuts. "I love adding nuts to a sandwich," says Mauro. They deliver phenomenal texture without getting soggy."
Get the recipe: Citrus Turkey Salad Wrap
Get the recipe: Citrus Turkey Salad Wrap
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Italian Turkey Melt Sandwich
If you can't find focaccia for this cheesy delicacy, substitute ciabatta rolls and brush olive oil on the cut sides.
Get the recipe: Italian Turkey Melt Sandwich
Get the recipe: Italian Turkey Melt Sandwich
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Cranberry Barbecue Turkey Sandwich
Knock out multiple Thanksgiving leftovers in a single sandwich. "Cranberries, fried onions, Turkey—these are familiar fall favorites," Mauro says. "But combining them with a barbecue sauce takes them in a new direction."
Get the recipe: Cranberry Barbecue Turkey Sandwich
Next: The Thanksgiving Menu You've Been Waiting For
Get the recipe: Cranberry Barbecue Turkey Sandwich
Next: The Thanksgiving Menu You've Been Waiting For
From the November 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine