Turkey Sandwich with Gravy

Name: Turkey Sandwich with Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 400 g turkey breast (cooked, sliced); 4 slices bread (thick-cut white or sourdough); 2 tbsp butter (unsalted); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1.5 cup water (warm); 0.5 pcs onion (medium, finely chopped); 2 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch dried thyme; 1 pinch dried sage

RATING

4.5/5(87)

TASTE SCORE

9/10

A warm, comforting diner classic featuring tender sliced turkey piled high on bread and generously smothered with rich, savory gravy. This easy sandwich turns Thanksgiving leftovers into a satisfying meal in just 15 minutes.

PREP

COOK

10m

SERVES

1 PIECE

262 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

saute · ~5 min
Make the roux for the gravy.
1.Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2.Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
3.Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4.Sprinkle flour over the mixture and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
simmer · ~7 min
Build the gravy.
1.Slowly pour in warm water while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
2.Add salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried sage.
3.Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
TIPIf the gravy thickens too much, add a splash of water until it reaches the perfect consistency.
fry · ~3 min
Warm the sliced turkey.
1.Heat a clean skillet over medium-low heat.
2.Add the sliced turkey breast to the skillet and warm for 2-3 minutes, turning once.
assemble · ~2 min
Assemble the sandwiches.
1.Place one slice of bread on each serving plate.
2.Arrange warm sliced turkey evenly over the bread.
3.Ladle the hot gravy generously over the turkey and bread.
4.Serve immediately while hot.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use day-old bread to help it hold up better against the gravy without getting mushy.
2
Warm the turkey gently over low heat to keep it moist and avoid drying it out.
3
Whisk the water in slowly to prevent lumps from forming in the roux-based gravy.
4
Toast the bread slices lightly on a skillet for extra crunch before adding turkey.
5
Let the gravy simmer for a full 7 minutes to develop a silky, rich texture and deeper flavor.
6
Make extra gravy to reheat later—it stores well for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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