Thanksgiving Panini

November 28, 2025

Two halves of a sandwich stacked on top of each other with turkey slices, Provolone, and cranberry sauce on it

I started making this Thanksgiving panini years ago with my leftovers. Now, it’s become as much of a tradition in our house as the turkey or the flag football game the day before! I use up all my leftovers: turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce to turn them into this melty delicious panini!

All you need to do is pick up a couple extra ingredients when you do your shopping for Thanksgiving and you’ll be set to make this tasty treat! Scroll down for the recipe and to see how I make it!

A close up of a a plate of bread, a plate of cheeses, a plate of cranberries, a cutting board of turkey slices, and a plate of tomatoes

A close up of a woman's hand grabbing a slice of turkey off a cutting board next to a plate of tomatoes, a bowl of stuffing, and another plate of cheeses

Start by turning on your panini press. Next assemble your Thanksgiving Panini!

A close up of a woman's hand grabbing a slice of turkey from a cutting board next to a plate of cheeses, a plate of fresh bread, a bowl of stuffing, and a plate of canned cranberries

I like to put cranberry on one side and gravy on the other. Then, stack the rest from there! Put the cheese in the middle so as it melts it will hold everything together! Once your sandwich is assembled, cover the top piece of bread with butter. Then, put that side down on the hot panini press. Butter the other piece of bread (which is now facing up) and then close the press. Cook until melty and delicious!