Turkey Gobbler Sandwich

You don’t have to live near a Wawa to enjoy a Turkey Gobbler Sandwich! This homemade version takes your Thanksgiving leftovers and makes them into the most delicious lunch.

The Turkey Gobbler is a beloved menu item from Wawa, a popular convenience store chain on the East Coast. It’s basically your quintessential Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, but… better. 

What makes it better? Maybe it’s the aioli, which isn’t something I usually add to Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches, or maybe it’s because the fine folks at Wawa have the boldness to add stuffing to a sandwich for double the bread goodness. 

I knew that I could replicate the Wawa Turkey Gobbler experience at home so I set out to do it and dare I say, it’s even more delicious than the original? Using homemade Thanksgiving leftovers really takes the sandwich to another level! You’ll never settle for plain turkey and cranberry sauce on a stale roll again.

Ingredients for a Turkey Gobbler Sandwich

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for this recipe. For the full measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.

• Roasted Turkey Breast – I use my Roast Turkey Recipe, but Cajun Blackened Turkey Breast would also be fantastic.
• Leftover Stuffing – This Sausage Cranberry Brioche Stuffing is my favorite.
• Swiss Cheese – You can really choose any cheese you’d like, but I’m partial to Swiss.
• Cranberry Sauce – The canned stuff is good, but Homemade Cranberry Sauce is even better.
• Garlic Aioli – While a standard plain mayo will do, garlic aioli is extra delicious.
• Turkey Gravy – I use this Turkey Gravy recipe.
• Hoagie or Sub Rolls – Bigger rolls = more Turkey Gobbler deliciousness.

How to Make a Turkey Gobbler Sandwich

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for full printable instructions.

1. Warm your leftovers. Reheat the turkey and stuffing in the microwave or a skillet, and warm up the gravy in a bowl in the microwave or in a small pan on the stovetop. 
2. Slather on the aioli. Spread the aioli on the cut sides of the rolls—top and bottom halves.
3. Assemble. Add two slices of cheese to each roll, followed by the turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. 
4. Finish. Drizzle with gravy and serve. 

Tips for Making a Turkey Gobbler Sandwich

With a sandwich, there really aren’t all that many tips to share—there’s not much to it! But here are a few pointers.

• Eat it right away. This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately after you make it. Don’t try to wrap it up and bring it to work! With the gravy and cranberry sauce, it definitely gets soggy over time.
• Don’t overfill it. I know it’s tempting, especially if your entire fridge is stacked with airtight container after airtight container of leftovers, but if you use too much stuffing and cranberry sauce, it will end up falling out with every bite.
• You really need a long roll. Slices of sandwich bread just won’t stand up to all the fillings in this sandwich.

Variations and Substitutions

The options are endless when it comes to a sandwich. Don’t be afraid to make it your own!

• Make Turkey Gobbler sliders. If you have leftover dinner rolls, you can make mini versions of this sandwich with smaller portions of the ingredients.
• Get creative with leftovers. Run out of leftover turkey? Use sliced deli turkey instead. Have roasted delicata squash in the fridge? Layer that on! Green bean casserole? It might be weird, but you do you.
• Play around with condiments. While this recipe calls for garlic aioli, you can swap in other aioli varieties or a good, grainy mustard.

What to Serve With a Turkey Gobbler Sandwich

One obvious answer? Other Thanksgiving leftovers! Here are some of my favorite pairings with this homemade Turkey Gobbler.

• Thanksgiving Salad
• Easy Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
• Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• Homemade Steak Fries Recipe
• Grape Salad
• The Best Mashed Potatoes
• Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

More Sandwich Recipes

• Pastrami Sandwich
• Crab Cake Sandwich with Spicy Remoulade
• Italian Grinder Sandwich
• Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich
• Tomato Sandwich
• Muffuletta Sandwich

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