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    Home » Recipes » Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe: Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe: Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich

    Last Updated June 4, 2019. Originally Posted November 8, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
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    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    I usually make the turkey for Thanksgiving. It leaves my fridge stocked for days even after generously distributing leftovers to my guests. Turkey enchiladas, turkey pot pie, or turkey quesadillas. All are great, but this year, my taste buds are looking for something different. I’m making a yummy Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich.

    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    You can add jalapeño to just almost anything and turn it into something out of this world. Jalapeños add tons of flavor to food, not necessarily spice. If you add just a little itty bitty bit, you can elevate almost any dish. If you don’t want to make your own pesto because you cooked all day on Thanksgiving, buy store bought pesto. Finely chop some jalapeño. Stir, and it’s ready to go.

    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Bacon. I know some of you don’t have leftover bacon. I know I don’t. (Maggie smiling sheepishly). Sure, you can leave it out, but we’re talking bacon here. It makes this Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich all the more amazing. The one thing you don’t want to skip is melting the cheese. I used Swiss cheese, but you can always use Provolone or Mozarrella. Ooooeey Goooeey cheese. Who can say no to THAT?! I can guarantee you’re going to love this Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich. You’ll start making turkey just to make this sandwich. 😀

    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe: Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich

    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 977kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup walnuts
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
    • 3/4 cup shredded Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese
    • 1 Jalapeño pepper stem removed
    • 2/3 cup olive oil
    • salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • For the Sandwich:
    • 8 slices of bread
    • Leftover Thanksgiving turkey
    • 8 slices of Swiss cheese
    • 8 slices of Bacon

    Instructions

    • Pulse walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
    • Add basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Jalapeño.
    • Pulse until combined.
    • Stream olive oil into basil mixture while food processor is still running until it's a smooth consistency.
    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    • Preheat broiler.
    • To assemble the sandwich:
    • On a cookie sheet, add pesto to the top slice of bread.
    • On the bottom slice, add turkey, bacon, and Swiss cheese.
    • Place inside the broiler until cheese is melted. 2 minutes.
    • Put the top slice of bread on the bottom slice to make the sandwich.
    • Slice and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 977kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1315IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 682mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Don't know what to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Sink your teeth into this yummy and incredibly delicious Jalapeño Pesto Turkey Sandwich! Recipe by Mama Maggie's Kitchen


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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Christine

      November 9, 2016 at 8:07 am

      This will be a nice change for the turkey leftovers. I usually just make a plain turkey sandwich with the leftovers. I am going to try this. Looks so yummy!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 10, 2016 at 10:01 am

        Plain turkey sandwiches are good too. Yum!

        Reply
    2. Stacy Mannion

      November 9, 2016 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      That sounds delicious! My problem is my family cannot stand jalapenos. I suppose I could leave them out, we ALL love pesto. What could I use instead of a food processor?

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

        Oh yeah, you can totally leave it out. It’ll still be delicious!

        Reply
    3. Pamela Arsena

      November 9, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      You had my attention at Jalapenos. I love anything spicy and this looks not only easy to make but so yummy. I will make this with my daughter as we share a love of spicy healthy foods.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

        That’s awesome. I love it when mom and daughters cook together. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Joanna

      November 9, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I am definitely going to try this out this year after our Turkey leftovers;) I love anything with jalepeno!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 10, 2016 at 9:59 am

        I hope you do. I add Jalapeños on almost everything. Yes, even desserts!

        Reply
    5. Ellie Augustin

      November 10, 2016 at 5:35 am

      Oh my this post should come with a “Your gonna drool warning!” looks SO good! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 10, 2016 at 9:58 am

        LOL. I’ll remember that for my next post. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Mary

      November 10, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Just reading your post has my tummy growling! I love the addition of Jalapenos to a sandwich.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 10, 2016 at 9:58 am

        I’m sorry about the tummy growling. Next time, I’ll add a WARNING to the top of the post. 🙂

        Reply
    7. linda spiker

      November 10, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I love Thanksgiving leftovers!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 11, 2016 at 9:20 am

        I know. I look forward to the leftovers each year! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 10, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      We love jalapenos so I will have to give these a try!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 11, 2016 at 9:19 am

        I hope you do. This sandwich is delicious! 🙂

        Reply

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