AKA, a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers without eating the same meal ten times.

Even when we’re not hosting Thanksgiving, we seem to end up with leftover turkey. I don’t mind replaying the meal once, but after that I start looking for different ways to use up whatever is remaining. These easy sandwiches are a great opportunity to use up some of that turkey.

I’m planning to make these again the day after Thanksgiving. My sister and I always do an early morning shopping marathon, so ten minutes of prep is about all I can handle by the time dinner rolls around!

Southwest Turkey Sandwiches
(adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything)
Serves 8

1 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4″ thick slices
1/2 c. olives, chopped
1 t. taco seasoning
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. sour cream
1/3 c. green onions, chopped
1 pound turkey, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 ripe avocados, sliced
3/4 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

In a bowl, combine olives and chili powder. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and green onions.

Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet and spread 1 to 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the mayonnaise mixture on each slice. Top with slices of turkey, tomatoes, avocados and cheeses. 

Bake at 350F degrees for 15 min.