Are you searching for the perfect use for leftover turkey? If you're looking for an almost instant meal after Thanksgiving, consider serving hot turkey sandwiches. You can use any bread you like, but make sure it has a firm crumb. Soft breads tend to dissolve in the gravy, and changes the texture of the sandwich.http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/hot-turkey-sandwiches-77401/ There are several variations of hot turkey sandwiches, so feel free to experiment with the basic recipe.

While a hot turkey sandwich is one way to use leftover turkey during Christmas or Thanksgiving, it can be enjoyed anytime of the year. Turkey is a low-cost meat when you consider the amount of usable poultry you get from each bird.http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/meats/history-of-turkey.asp Cooking a turkey does not need to be limited just to the holidays. Serving turkey for dinner meals such as birthdays or group events may produce leftover meat as well. Using the leftovers to make a hot turkey sandwich provides a warm meal and cuts the budget by replacing one meal which would have otherwise had to be purchased.

A hot turkey sandwich can be served with mashed potatoes or with other favorite side dishes like french fries, hash brown casserole or macaroni and cheese.

Although each sandwich can be made differently, according to the tastes and preferences of the maker, a few basic ingredients are as follows:

- 1 slice of high quality bread with a firm crumb

- 2 ounces of sliced turkey

- 2-4 tablespoons of turkey gravy, reheated

- Water or chicken stock http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/hot-turkey-sandwiches-77401/

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Place the turkey in a pie plate, along with 1/4 cup of chicken broth
3. Cover the plate with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the warm turkey from the pie plate, leaving the broth behind.
5. Place the turkey on the bread.
6. Cover the turkey with the hot gravy.http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1626,147184-244199,00.html

1. Spread 1 tablespoon of leftover cranberry sauce on the bread before placing the turkey on the bread.http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/hot-turkey-sandwiches-77401/
2. Place a slice of cheese on the bread before adding the turkey. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard to the gravy before pouring it over the turkey.http://busycooks.about.com/od/hotsandwichrecipes/r/turkeysandwich.htm
3. Reheat stuffing, and layer it under the turkey along with the gravy.http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,hot_turkey_sandwich,FF.html