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Open-Faced Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich over Cornbread

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Don’t wait for November to enjoy the delicious taste of Thanksgiving dinner. Whip up a quick and easy Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich any time of year!

Open-Faced Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich over Cornbread - Get the taste of Thanksgiving dinner in an easy weeknight dinner! I’m practically giddy that the holidays are coming. Stuffing myself with turkey and gravy on Thanksgiving is definitely the highlight of fall, and I feel like I deserve to eat myself into a food coma after spending a few hours working hard in the kitchen. I love a good turkey dinner so much that I don’t want to only enjoy those comforting flavors once a year, but I’m sure as heck not going to cook such an elaborate meal on a regular basis. Thankfully, there’s an easier way!

Open-Faced Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich over Cornbread - Get the taste of Thanksgiving dinner in an easy weeknight dinner!

Grab yourself some sliced turkey from the deli counter and a few other simple ingredients, and you are on your way to enjoying a comforting Thanksgiving turkey sandwich even on a busy weeknight! Seasoned cornbread is topped with cranberry sauce and lean turkey slices smothered in a simple gravy. Add some green beans on the side, and you’ll think you’re having a holiday meal even though it only took about a half hour to prepare!

Open-Faced Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich over Cornbread - Get the taste of Thanksgiving dinner in an easy weeknight dinner!

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Open-Faced Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich over Cornbread
Get the taste of Thanksgiving dinner in an easy weeknight dinner!
Open-Faced Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich over Cornbread - Get the taste of Thanksgiving dinner in an easy weeknight dinner!
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Rating: 5
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Course Main
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For the cornbread
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 c. diced onion
  • 1/4 c. diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 c. diced celery
  • 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. cornmeal
  • 1/2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
For the turkey and gravy
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 2 c. chicken stock
  • 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. Butterball deli turkey sliced thin
  • 15 oz. can cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied whichever you prefer)
Course Main
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For the cornbread
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 c. diced onion
  • 1/4 c. diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 c. diced celery
  • 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. cornmeal
  • 1/2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
For the turkey and gravy
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 2 c. chicken stock
  • 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. Butterball deli turkey sliced thin
  • 15 oz. can cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied whichever you prefer)
Open-Faced Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich over Cornbread - Get the taste of Thanksgiving dinner in an easy weeknight dinner!
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Instructions
For the cornbread
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 8" square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, poultry seasoning, and salt, and saute until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
  3. While vegetables cook, whisk together egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl, then stir in cornmeal, flour, and baking soda. Stir cooked vegetables into the cornmeal mixture, and then spread into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
For the turkey and gravy
  1. While the cornbread bakes, add the remaining 2 tbsp. of butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tbsp. of flour. Cook and stir a few minutes until flour is golden brown. Whisk in chicken stock, about 1/4 c. at a time, whisking constantly to keep the mixture smooth.
  2. After all chicken stock is incorporated, add sliced turkey to the gravy in an even layer, and gently stir to coat. Allow to simmer a few minutes until turkey is heated through.
To serve
  1. Cut cornbread into six pieces, and place a piece on each plate. Arrange turkey and gravy on top, and place a dollop of cranberry sauce on the turkey (or on the side if you prefer).
Recipe Notes

Looking for an even quicker version of this meal? Use pre-made turkey gravy and hearty sandwich bread instead of making your own, and you can have dinner on the table in under 10 minutes!


23 Comments

Comments

  1. BeckyB says

    January 11, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Oh, Andi !

    I made this the night before last, and my husband had 3 servings! Well, I had 2. There wasn’t much for left overs, but that’s okay! This is SO EASY and FAST and DELICIOUS, we can have it again next week!!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this one! The cornbread was so yummy with this, what a clever, clever idea! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      January 11, 2015 at 9:19 am

      Becky, you are so sweet for trying my forgotten recipes! This makes my day that you guys loved it. Thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    October 2, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Love all of those Thanksgiving flavors! Thanks for linking up with SNF! Pinned to our party board!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      October 3, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you, Jaren! xo

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    September 21, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Yum, this looks amazing! Turkey and gravy are my favorite around the holidays and I’m so glad I don’t have to wait to enjoy it :) Pinning :)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Thank you, Kelly! This is a really way to enjoy it anytime. I think this recipe looks a little complicated because it’s long, but really is quick since you can make the gravy while the cornbread bakes. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  4. Maegan @thebakermama says

    September 20, 2014 at 5:18 am

    You’ve definitely got me giddy about Thanksgiving now! Love that you put this over cornbread…my fave! Yummy yum, can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks, Maegan! If you’re impatient like me, you don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving ;)

      Reply
  5. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    September 20, 2014 at 5:05 am

    Okay so I looove turkey. All the time. I dunno WHY I don’t buy it more. But we need this!!! So I am making it! Delicious meal, Andi!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Heather!

      Reply
  6. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 19, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Definitely craving a bite of one of these turkey sandwiches.. they look seriously delicious Andi!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Thalia! Appreciate it!

      Reply
  7. Jus[email protected] says

    September 18, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    OMG. I am DYING over this recipe! I’m totally with you. I’m soooo giddy that the holidays are right around the corner, but this is definitely going on the menu around here sooner than that! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      You are too sweet, Justine! Thank you, and enjoy your turkey and gravy :)

      Reply
  8. Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says

    September 18, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I love love turkey and gravy over cornbread dressing, Andi this looks too good, I wish I had it right now!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 21, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks, Emily! I hope you get a chance to try it before Thanksgiving comes :)

      Reply
  9. Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen.com says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:20 am

    What a fun idea! So creative! I look forward to making this with my gluten-free cornbread!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 18, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Thanks, Michelle! I can’t eat regular wheat but do OK with spelt flour, so that’s what I used for this recipe. The recipe should still work great if you sub your choice of GF flour in the cornbread and gravy.

      Reply
  10. Ginny McMeans says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:05 am

    My favorite as a kid but it wasn’t cornbread. This sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 18, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Thanks, Ginny :) I love cornbread dressing so was trying to get that flavor in an easier way. It would be good (and quicker) over regular bread too!

      Reply
  11. Darci says

    September 18, 2014 at 5:09 am

    What a great idea, my husband will love to take this for lunch during the week. All the flavors, and less time.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 18, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Thanks, Darci. I ate leftovers for dinner last night, and they were just as good as the first time around. Definitely a good one for lunches!

      Reply

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