Buffalo Turkey Sandwich

Leftover turkey never tasted so good! Shredded leftover turkey is tossed in a buffalo sauce and piled high onto your favourite sandwich bread or bun. Topped with melted cheese and dill pickles, this Buffalo Turkey Sandwich is simple, quick, and easy, yet it tastes absolutely incredible!

We had a huge turkey for Christmas dinner. The problem is that only two of us eat turkey. And, both of us don’t care for white meat. Whenever I roast a whole turkey, once it’s done, I simply remove both of the breasts and set them aside. The rest of the turkey is what we want! It doesn’t go to waste, however, because I love a good leftover turkey recipe, like this Buffalo Turkey Sandwich, for example!

Once the turkey breasts are cooled, I package them in food-safe sealable bags and vaccum seal them with my foodsafe vaccum sealer. I pop them in the freezer and I have turkey breast meat cooked and ready to go whenever I feel like turkey sandwiches, soups, or casseroles. I’m always in the mood for a sandwich though! So that’s just how those turkey breasts were put to use.

As a side note, you don’t need to use breast meat for this. Any leftover, cold turkey will do just fine. Just be sure to remove the skin or any fatty bits first.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE

The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this Deviled Ham Salad Croissant Sandwiches recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.

• Sandwich Buns or Sandwich Bread
• Turkey – I’m using leftover turkey breast meat. You can also use cooked cubed turkey that can be found in the deli section of most grocery stores.
• Buffalo Sauce
• Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Dill Pickles
• Ranch Salad Dressing
• Tomatoes – Use the freshest tomatoes you can find. It makes a world of difference.
• Lettuce – I like to use bright green leafy lettuce, like green leaf lettuce or romaine.

HOW TO MAKE A BUFFALO TURKEY SANDWICH

Transfer the shredded turkey meat to a bowl and toss to coat well with the buffalo sauce. Set aside. In small skillet over medium-low heat, melt the shredded cheese until completely smooth. Gently stir the cheese with a rubber spatula to prevent burning or crisping. If the cheese starts to bubble, lower the heat. Once the cheese if fully melted, turn off the heat and set aside.

Next, smear the bottom portion of each sandwich bun with two tablespoons each of the ranch dressing. If you are adding lettuce and tomato to your sandwich, go ahead and add the lettuce leaves and tomato slices on top of the ranch dressing now. Follow that with half of the buffalo shredded turkey.

Spoon half of the melted cheese over top of the turkey and top with four dill pickle slices. Smear the top buns with the remaining ranch dressing and place it on the sandwich. Serve immediately with kettle chips on the side.

MORE SANDWICH RECIPES

We absolutely love sandwiches! Personally, I think the concept of a sandwich being just a quick lunchtime item is a major misconception. The sandwich, although basic and inexpensive, can be really, really delicious if you just choose the right bread and if you stuff it with the right filling. There’s also the misconception that sandwiches need meat, but that is also not true. I have shared several sandwich recipes here at Lord Byron’s Kitchen and some of them have no sign of meat!

In terms of cold, vegetarian sandwiches, you simply cannot beat my Smashed Lentil Salad Sandwich or my White Bean Salad Sandwich. They are delicious and quite impressive on the plate too, I might add! There are also three sandwiches that I like to call Tea Party Sandwiches. They are petite and perfect for almost any gathering. Lastly, one of my personal favourite sandwiches is the simple Toasted Tomato Sandwich. I make mine extra special with avocado mayo.

If it’s hot sandwiches you’re after, I’ve got those too! First, there’s my Loose Meat Sandwich, which is almost a Sloppy Joe, but not quite. Then, there’s one of the most popular sandwiches here at Lord Byron’s Kitchen. It’s my Mushroom Cheesesteak Sandwich. It’s a vegetarian sandwich inspired by the Philly Cheesesteak. And, finally, a list of sandwiches would not be complete without my Slow Cooker BBQ Sliced Beef Sandwiches. To die for, I tell you!

MORE TURKEY RECIPES

One of my personal favourites are these absolutely delicious Smoked Turkey Legs. I wish I could make them over and over again, but I no longer have my smoker. Maybe some day I’ll get another one! Also, you cannot beat the timeless classic simplicity of a Whole Roasted Turkey whether it’s for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any day you like! My mom loved to roast a turkey and would do so at least 6-8 times a year.

When it comes to turkey wings, you can try these Honey Garlic Turkey Wings. But, if turkey legs and thighs are more your thing, you cannot beat these Butter Basted Turkey Legs and Thighs.

If you have leftover turkey, try my 30 Minute Turkey Teriyaki, or this Crack Turkey Salad, this Bacon and Turkey Panini, or finally, my homemade Leftover Turkey Soup!

HOW TO SERVE A SANDWICH

I dearly love sandwiches; I really do! I’m that one person who loves to bake and cook, but can be easily satisfied with a sandwich. In fact, before I started to work from home, a few times a week, I would bring a sandwich to work for lunch. My favourite quick lunch is ham and cheese on good grainy bread with a hot cup of coffee. I love sandwiches with hot coffee!

But, on the occasion that I make sandwiches for dinner, I go all out. I love to serve sandwiches with kettle chips and a pickle on the side. Sometimes, I serve them with coleslaw and potato salad. A good, well-made sandwich can be quite impressive. Look at my White Bean Salad Sandwich and my Smashed Lentil Salad Sandwich. I would totally serve one of these, or this Dill Pickle Tuna Salad Sandwich, to any guest! Wouldn’t you?

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