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Stuffy

Submitted by: Elaine Mical 
Ooooooh, is this sandwich a tasty way to use-up some of the leftover turkey and dressing. 

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Garlic Lime Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Submitted by: CulinaryCutie 
Home Town: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
This is a quick and easy appetizer or main dish focusing on a garlic lime marinade and thick slices of peppered bacon wrapped around green chilies and shrimp. This recipe works exceptionally well on an indoor grill. 

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Grilled Leftover Ham and Pineapple Sandwiches

Submitted by: GreenMom 
These sandwiches are a great way to mix up the regular lunch routine. Especially if you have leftover ham that needs to be used. 

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Turkey-Curtido Sandwiches

Submitted by: JENNF45 
My family makes these sandwiches with the leftovers of our Salvadorian Roast Turkey. The sandwiches are really messy, but really yummy, and totally worth the work. 

Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

Submitted by: Erin Noel 
Home Town: Anderson, California, USA
Whether you use leftover chicken from an earlier meal, or you make the chicken specifically for this dish, you'll be pleased with the combination of celery, dried cranberries, cashews, spices, and mayonnaise for a quick and delicious sandwich option. 

Creamy Egg Salad Sandwiches

Submitted by: Edie DeSpain 
My family looks forward to these sandwiches year-round. But I reach for this recipe most often after Easter, when I have lots of leftover hard-cooked eggs. 

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Hot Turkey Sandwiches

Submitted by: Charla Sackmann 
'I was first served this hearty hot sandwich at a friend's home,' recalls Charla Sackmann from Glidden, Iowa. 'I couldn't wait to get the recipe and make it myself. The cheesy sauce is a delicious disguise for leftover turkey or chicken.' 

Turkey Cranwich

Submitted by: Judy Benson 
'My mother-in-law and I are always dreaming up new sandwiches,' reports Judy Benson of Capron, Illinois. 'When we put these Thanksgiving leftovers between slices of sourdough bread, we knew we had a family favorite.' 

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Hot Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Submitted by: Jeanne Lester 
Our family looks forward to these day-after-Christmas sandwiches featuring leftover turkey. When presented alongside coleslaw and cranberry sauce, they make another meal worth celebrating. 

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Chicken Salad Pockets

Submitted by: Donna Poole 
A nicely seasoned dressing gives plenty of herb flavor to these fresh-tasting sandwiches from Donna Poole, Marysville, Kansas. The colorful filling is a great way to use up leftover chicken. 

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Turkey Salad Croissants

Submitted by: Kim Due 
When she wants to feed her family without heating up the kitchen, Kim Due of Friend, Nebraska turns to this tasty sandwich filling. 'I keep the creamy crunchy mixture on hand for lunches and after-school snacks,' she says. 'It's a great way to use up leftover turkey and make the most of garden-fresh vegetables. 

Reuben Monte Cristos

Submitted by: Michelle Rhodes 
In Arkansas City, Kansas, Helen Jay uses leftover corned beef for this twist on a traditional Reuben. She dips the sandwiches in egg and crushed corn chips before grilling them to crunchy perfection. 'These tasty sandwiches are great with a cup of soup,' she notes. 

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Chicken Salad Pitas

Submitted by: Janice Conway 
Janice Conway adds olives, cucumber and radishes to leftover chicken to create her Mediterranean-inspired salad tucked into handheld pitas. 'This recipe is great for summer because there's no cooking involved,' she writes from Reynolds, Illinois. 

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Turkey Waldorf Pita

Submitted by: Rita Miller 
We like to roast turkey throughout the year because we enjoy the leftovers. Several years ago, while nibbling on a fresh Waldorf salad and some cold turkey, I decided to combine the two. This pita was an instant hit. --Rita Miller, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 

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Warm Greek Pita Sandwiches With Turkey and Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
The perfect ending to the holiday turkey is this Greek-inspired sandwich served in a warmed pita. It is filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and turkey, and topped with a homemade cucumber sauce. 

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Grilled Hawaiians

Submitted by: tball 
Grilled cheese only better! Ham and pineapple add a tropical touch. 

Hot Chicken Sandwiches II

Submitted by: SUE202 
Cooked chicken is mixed with creamy soup and stuffing mix before being spooned onto sandwich buns for a quick meal. I added the dressing and now myself and daughters are asked to bring this to potlucks - constantly! I don't especially care for 'regular' shredded chicken sandwiches, but really like MY version. 

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Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

Submitted by: That Vintage Cuban Girl 
Home Town: Miami, Florida, USA
This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba. This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami. This sandwich is best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake! 

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Slaw-mmin' Wraps

Submitted by: JULESKICKS2 
A nutritious, balanced meal that is a snap to throw together. Broccoli coleslaw, shredded cabbage and chicken are stuffed into a tortilla with a hummus spread. Works great with leftover chicken! 

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Picnic Chicken Pitas

Submitted by: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
A mustard-flavored dressing coats the colorful combination of chicken, broccoli, tomatoes and bacon in this tasty sandwich filling. 

 
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