Two Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich Recipes | Croque Madame and Cuban Reuben Sandwich

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: Emmental cheese

Emmental is often less expensive and still melts well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bologna is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative, while soy milk is often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Place one slice of bread, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat.

Layer leftover turkey, stuffing, and gravy on top of the bread in the skillet.

Top with another slice of bread, butter side up.

Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then flip carefully.

Cook the other side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the sandwich and place it on a baking sheet.

In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in nutmeg, then pour the béchamel sauce over the sandwich.

Top with additional Gruyère cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes until bubbly.

Fry an egg in the same skillet until the white is set but yolk is still runny.

Place the fried egg on top of the sandwich before serving.

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