November 23, 2012

Thanksgiving Gobbler Sandwich

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Make the ultimate Thanksgiving gobbler sandwich with all your leftovers! A copycat version of the famous Wawa dish, it’s the perfect way to repurpose extras from your turkey day feast. Dairy free option included.

A Thanksgiving Gobbler Sandwich on parchment paper.

Today I bring you this delicious sandwich – i.e. the “Gobbler.”  And you’re gonna want to go make this as soon as possible with all your leftovers.

Now, if you grew up in New Jersey (or some of the states nearby), then you are probably more than familiar with the wonder that is Wawa.  Yes, I just said wonder.  I’m obsessed.  

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Wawa, it’s sort of a convenience store.  They have some of the best coffee on the planet and I make multiple visits whenever I’m home in New Jersey.  

They also have a deli and each year they bring back the “gobbler” as a special holiday sandwich.  

Which is basically turkey with gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce on a fresh roll.

I think I ate two of them within a 48-hour period the last time we were visiting my family.

So this is my own version of the “gobbler.”  I fancied it up a little bit with the addition of some arugula and gruyere cheese, but it still has those same wonderful basics that come on the one from Wawa.  

Get creative and make it your own.  There’s really no wrong way to go with your Thanksgiving leftovers combined into one glorious sandwich.

A Turkey Gobbler Sandwich with a beer in the background.

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Thanksgiving Gobbler Sandwich

Thanksgiving Gobbler Sandwich

Yield: 1 large sandwich
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Make the ultimate Thanksgiving gobbler sandwich with all your leftovers! A copycat version of the famous Wawa dish, it’s the perfect way to repurpose extras from your turkey day feast. Dairy free option included.

Ingredients

  • two slices cranberry walnut bread, or bread of choice
  • one to two slices gruyere or mozzarella cheese*
  • leftover cranberry sauce
  • leftover sliced turkey
  • leftover stuffing
  • baby arugula or spinach leaves
  • leftover gravy, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Take one slice of bread and top with the cheese. Layer on the cranberry sauce, turkey, stuffing and arugula (if desired, first dip the turkey slices in the gravy, shake off the excess and then add to the sandwich). Top with the other slice of bread, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly toasted. Alternatively, you can just toast the bread and then assemble the sandwich.

Notes

*To keep this dairy free - use your favorite non dairy sliced cheese and be sure that all your components are also dairy free.

Inspired by the Wawa Gobbler sandwich

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 559Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 621mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 3gSugar: 26gProtein: 49g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice. Please note nutritional info will vary WIDELY for this recipe, depending on the bread you use and the quantities of all the other ingredients.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish
Dairy Free, Lunch, Main Dish, Poultry, Recipes (ALL), Seasonal, Thanksgiving
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