20 Creative Boxing Day Sandwich Recipes You Need to Try Now

Boxing Day is one of my favorite times of the year. Leftovers from Christmas dinner are abundant, and there's no better way to use them up than by creating delicious and innovative sandwiches. Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into roasted turkey or transform that leftover ham, sandwiches offer endless possibilities.

This year, I decided to elevate my sandwich game with some out-of-the-box recipes. So, without further ado, here are "20 Creative Boxing Day Sandwich Recipes You Need to Try Now." Trust me, you’re going to want to make every single one of these tasty creations.

1. Turkey Cranberry Panini

Savor a classic combination with a twist.

Ingredients:

• Leftover turkey slices
• Cranberry sauce
• Brie cheese
• Ciabatta bread
• Butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat your panini press.
2. Spread cranberry sauce on one slice of ciabatta bread.
3. Add slices of turkey and brie cheese.
4. Top with the other slice of ciabatta.
5. Butter the outside of the sandwich and place it on the panini press.
6. Grill until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.

2. Ham and Pineapple Grilled Cheese

Tangy and sweet for a tropical twist.

Ingredients:

• Leftover ham slices
• Pineapple rings (can use canned)
• Cheddar cheese
• Sourdough bread
• Butter

Instructions:

1. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
2. Layer ham, pineapple, and cheddar cheese on a non-buttered side.
3. Place the other slice of bread on top, buttered side out.
4. Grill on a skillet until golden brown.

3. Stuffing and Mashed Potato Wafflewich

A fusion of leftovers in sandwich form.

Ingredients:

• Stuffing
• Mashed potatoes
• Gravy
• Biscuits

Instructions:

1. Use a waffle iron to press the stuffing into waffle shapes.
2. Heat mashed potatoes and gravy.
3. Place mashed potatoes between two stuffing "waffles."
4. Drizzle gravy on top before serving.

4. Roast Beef and Horseradish Bites

Tiny but mighty in flavor.

Ingredients:

• Leftover roast beef slices
• Horseradish sauce
• Mini slider buns
• Arugula

Instructions:

1. Spread horseradish sauce on the mini slider buns.
2. Add slices of roast beef and arugula.
3. Top with the other half of the bun.

5. Turkey and Avocado Wrap

Healthy and delicious.

Ingredients:

• Leftover turkey slices
• Avocado slices
• Tomato slices
• Whole wheat tortilla
• Ranch dressing

Instructions:

1. Lay out the whole wheat tortilla.
2. Spread a layer of ranch dressing.
3. Add turkey, avocado, and tomato slices.
4. Roll tightly and slice in half.

6. Cranberry and Brie Baguette

Simple yet indulgent.

Ingredients:

• Cranberry sauce
• Brie cheese
• Baguette
• Fresh thyme

Instructions:

1. Slice the baguette in half.
2. Spread a generous amount of cranberry sauce.
3. Add Brie cheese slices.
4. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.
5. Grill until the cheese is melted.

7. Ham and Swiss Quesadilla

A cheesy twist on a classic.

Ingredients:

• Leftover ham slices
• Swiss cheese
• Flour tortillas
• Dijon mustard

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet.
2. Place a tortilla on the skillet and spread Dijon mustard.
3. Add ham and Swiss cheese.
4. Top with another tortilla.
5. Cook until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.

8. Vegan Veggie Delight Sandwich

Perfect for plant-based eaters.

Ingredients:

• Roasted veggies (sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, etc.)
• Hummus
• Whole grain bread
• Spinach

Instructions:

1. Toast the whole grain bread.
2. Spread hummus on both slices.
3. Add roasted veggies and spinach.
4. Assemble and enjoy.

9. Turkey and Gravy Pita

Savory and satisfying.

Ingredients:

• Leftover turkey slices
• Gravy
• Whole wheat pita
• Lettuce

Instructions:

1. Warm the pita bread slightly.
2. Fill with turkey slices and lettuce.
3. Drizzle gravy inside the pita pocket.

10. Herb Cream Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich

Light and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• Herb cream cheese
• Cucumber slices
• Whole grain bread
• Fresh dill

Instructions:

1. Spread herb cream cheese on slices of whole grain bread.
2. Add cucumber slices.
3. Garnish with fresh dill.
4. Assemble and serve.

11. Leftover Lamb Gyro

Greek-inspired goodness.

Ingredients:

• Leftover lamb slices
• Tzatziki sauce
• Pita bread
• Sliced red onion

Instructions:

1. Warm the pita bread.
2. Fill with lamb slices, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
3. Roll tightly and cut in half.

12. Spiced Chicken Flatbread Sandwich

Packed with flavors.

Ingredients:

• Leftover spiced chicken
• Flatbread
• Yogurt sauce
• Sliced tomatoes

Instructions:

1. Warm the flatbread.
2. Place spiced chicken and tomato slices on the flatbread.
3. Drizzle with yogurt sauce.
4. Fold and serve.

13. Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Start your day right.

Ingredients:

• Bacon slices
• Scrambled eggs
• English muffins
• Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon until crispy.
2. Scramble the eggs.
3. Toast the English muffins.
4. Layer eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese on the muffin.
5. Top with the remaining half of the muffin.

14. Pear and Prosciutto Ciabatta

Sweet and salty with a crunch.

Ingredients:

• Sliced pear
• Prosciutto
• Ciabatta bread
• Arugula
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Slice and toast the ciabatta bread.
2. Layer prosciutto, pear slices, and arugula.
3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
4. Assemble and enjoy.

15. BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

For the barbecue lover.

Ingredients:

• Leftover pulled pork
• BBQ sauce
• Coleslaw
• Slider buns

Instructions:

1. Warm the pulled pork and mix with BBQ sauce.
2. Place the pulled pork on slider buns.
3. Top with coleslaw.
4. Close the buns and serve.

16. Chicken Caesar Sub

A classic in sandwich form.

Ingredients:

• Leftover chicken
• Caesar dressing
• Romaine lettuce
• Parmesan cheese
• Sub roll

Instructions:

1. Slice the sub roll lengthwise.
2. Fill with chicken strips, romaine lettuce, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Drizzle Caesar dressing.
4. Close the sub roll.

17. Mushroom and Swiss Melt

Earthy and hearty.

Ingredients:

• Sliced mushrooms
• Swiss cheese
• Rye bread
• Garlic butter

Instructions:

1. Sauté mushrooms in a pan with garlic butter.
2. Layer mushrooms and Swiss cheese on rye bread.
3. Grill until the cheese melts.

18. Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich

Comfort food reimagined.

Ingredients:

• Slices of meatloaf
• Ketchup
• White bread
• Pickles

Instructions:

1. Toast the white bread.
2. Place meatloaf slices and pickles on one slice of toasted bread.
3. Spread ketchup on top.
4. Close with the second slice.

19. Tofu Banh Mi

A plant-based take on a Vietnamese favorite.

Ingredients:

• Marinated tofu slices
• Pickled carrots and radishes
• Baguette
• Cilantro
• Sriracha mayo

Instructions:

1. Slice and toast the baguette.
2. Spread Sriracha mayo on the baguette.
3. Add marinated tofu, pickled carrots, radishes, and cilantro.
4. Assemble and enjoy.

20. Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

Perfect for brunch.

Ingredients:

• Smoked salmon
• Cream cheese
• Bagel
• Capers
• Red onion slices

Instructions:

1. Slice and toast the bagel.
2. Spread cream cheese on both halves.
3. Layer smoked salmon, capers, and red onion slices.
4. Close the bagel.

Conclusion

These 20 mouth-watering, creative Boxing Day sandwich recipes that are sure to delight everyone. Each one of these recipes will make you see Christmas leftovers in a whole new light. Enjoy transforming your holiday feast into something uniquely delicious!