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Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches That Are Nothing Short Of Epic

Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mashed potatoes are even better between two slices of bread.
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Taste Senior Editor, HuffPost

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Long before Ross Gellar made the Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich popular with the Moist Maker, we’ve been finding creative ways to jam leftovers between bread for ages.

Thanksgiving ― equipped with a fridge that is overflowing with fresh-roasted turkey, tangy cranberry sauce and gravy ― can provide all the necessities for an epic sandwich. The best part? Anything goes. Mashed potatoes and even stuffing get layered between two slices of bread to create the biggest, baddest carb fest the world has ever seen. Add some gravy on top, and these sandwiches are a little taste of heaven on earth.

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Before You Go

The Best Containers To Store Your Thanksgiving Leftovers This Year
Dependable glass containers that you can cook in(01 of08)
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Cook, serve and store your stuffings and casseroles in these durable tempered glass Pyrex dishes, each accompanied by a leakproof lid. This 10-piece set is resistant to scratches, odor or staining, so you don't have to worry about that dreaded orange residue from leftover spaghetti. Plus these containers promise easy clean-up as they're completely dishwasher safe.

Get them from Williams Sonoma for $69.95. (credit:Williams Sonoma)
Eco-friendly zipper lock bags(02 of08)
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Single-use plastic? Never heard of her. This silicone resealable bag set from Stasher is a great way to store anything from leftover rolls to turkey without taking up a lot of precious space in your fridge. These aren’t just great for food storage, however. You can also microwave or sous vide food in them, too!

Get them from Amazon for $54.99. (credit:Amazon)
Color-coded nesting food storage(03 of08)
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We've all rummaged around drawers and cabinets trying to find matching lids and containers. Fortunately, this five-piece nesting food storage set from Joseph Joseph can help with that. Each container features a lockable, airtight and leakproof lid that makes stacking and transportation a cinch.

Get them from Amazon for $25.28. (credit:Amazon)
Pop top bowls for all your liquids(04 of08)
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Stop storing your soups, gravy and sauces in flat containers that can easily spill liquid contents. This set of tempered glass bowls by S'well is flat-bottomed for stability and security and each one has a pop-top lid for mess-free opening and storage. There are also measurements markings for those who like to meal prep, plus each durable bowl and lid is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Get them from S'well for $23. (credit:S'well)
The ultimate container collection(05 of08)
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This eight-piece Porter fridge bundle from W&P Design contains fan-favorite sustainable containers that offer you a variety of ways to store all kinds of leftovers. The BPA-free plastic bowl comes with a silicone lid and strap, perfect for packing lunch for the next day. The assorted screw-tight bowls are great for cranberry sauce and gravy, while the glass wide-mouth bottle is ideal for beverages -- like leftover wine, perhaps? (No judgement).

Get it from W&P Design for $130. (credit:W&P Design)
Collapsable containers to fit every shelf in your fridge or cabinet(06 of08)
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This three-piece high quality food grade silicone set from Keweis is a customizable and space-saving approach to food storage. Pack away all your Thanksgiving side dishes in the containers, which are safe for the microwave, freezer and dishwasher, then easily fold them flat when you're done. The valve design on each interlocking lid ensures that hot air can escape, so no water vapor forms during microwaving.

Get them from Amazon for $17.99. (credit:Amazon)
The next day's meal in one convenient box(07 of08)
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The Porzu bento lunch box offers multiple compartments, built-in cutlery and a removable tray so you can have your turkey, side dishes and that slice of pumpkin pie in one airtight place. It's both dishwasher- and microwave-safe and made of durable BPA-free plastic.

Get it from Amazon for $17.99. (credit:Amazon)
Festive to-go containers for guests(08 of08)
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If you're faced with mountains of leftovers that you know you'll never finish, these assorted aluminum take-out containers are a great way to share the love with guests without saying goodbye forever to your dishes and Tupperware. Twelve large and 12 small containers make up this 24-piece set from The Lakeside Collection, each with a festive cover. These are also great for gifting cookies, candies or other baked goods.

Get it from The Lakeside Collection for $9.99. (credit:The Lakeside Collection)
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