Got Thanksgiving leftovers? We’ve got you covered. There’s no need to cook the day after the big holiday when you’ve got these Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Sandwiches on hand. Made with stuffing, turkey, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, these sandwiches are simple to put together and packed with flavor, protein, and live cultures from our creamy cheese. We added cranberry sauce for sweetness and fresh greens to boost the nutrition and freshness of our sandwiches, but you can use whatever you like and get creative with the sauces and toppings.
Our farmer cheese adds a smooth, creamy texture to these sandwiches and provides you with protein and probiotics in one recipe. With no salt or added sugar, it allows the flavors of the other ingredients to shine while providing a smooth mouthfeel and delicate richness. Make up a batch of these with us and enjoy!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain sandwich bread (or your favorite bread)
- 1/2 cup (8 tbsp.) Farmer Cheese
- 2/3 cup leftover stuffing
- 2/3 cup leftover sliced turkey
- a couple handfuls of arugula or spinach
- gravy for drizzling
- 5-6 tbsp. cranberry sauce
- any other toppings you want (hot sauce, spices, salt and pepper, etc.)
Directions
- Toast the bread first, if desired, then spread Farmer Cheese on each slice of bread.
- Spread the cranberry sauce on top of the bread next, then add the turkey, stuffing, and arugula. Drizzle a little gravy on top and add spices or other sauces, if using.
- Top each sandwich half with the other piece of bread, then press down to seal, and enjoy!
