the ultimate turkey avocado sandwich

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The Ultimate Turkey Avocado Sandwich

This turkey-avocado sandwich is the perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Packed with leftover turkey, bacon, cranberry sauce and more, this sandwich is sure to satisfy. If you really want to do this sandwich up, chef Hugh Acheson suggests searing a slice of stuffing or bread pudding until it's nice and crispy and putting it between the turkey and avocado.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, rosemary and/or thyme
½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
2 slices crusty whole-wheat bread, toasted
1 tablespoon cold turkey gravy
1 slice smoked gouda cheese
¼ avocado, sliced
3 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey breast
2 strips cooked bacon
½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon cranberry sauce

Directions

Combine mayonnaise, mustard, herbs and maple syrup in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on 1 slice of bread. Spread gravy over the mayonnaise and top with cheese, avocado, turkey and bacon. Toss lettuce with oil, vinegar and pepper and arrange on top of the bacon. Spread cranberry sauce on the remaining slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich.