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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Thanksgiving » Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets

    LAST UPDATED: June 16, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: November 11, 2016 By Toni Dash 31 Comments

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets

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    Want a fun idea for those Thanksgiving leftovers that is easy and delish? Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets take the best of your feast with a few new ingredients to make a mouthwatering sandwich (gluten-free pita bread option too)!

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    Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets

    We are slammed in our house for the next two weeks. I don’t know what it is that makes the weeks leading up to a holiday break feel like trying to shove a size 22 woman into a size 4 dress but it never fails. I finally compiled all the family events into a mutual color coded calendar that now hangs on our refrigerator like a magic map guiding us to an oasis of sanity Thanksgiving week.

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets

    That, my friends, is my excuse for leap frogging from Thanksgiving prep to how to use your leftovers! The leftovers really are sort of an event themselves. The days of mixing and matching leftovers in straight up dining, to incorporating them into new dishes and finally finishing it all off with making stock and soup.

    Bowl of stuffing

    I love a good turkey sandwich after Thanksgiving. Turkey, mayo, cranberry sauce, a good grind of salt and pepper on rustic bread. I can taste it now! However, this year I’m changing it up a bit with Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets!

    Fresh lettuce leaves

    A pita sandwich really is fun. They are easy to layer ingredients and the pita flavor doesn’t take over the sandwich, allowing the ingredients to shine. These sandwiches use Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce (or gel if that’s what your family enjoys), bacon, smoked provolone cheese and lettuce. It’s a fresh take on a Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich that I think you’ll love.

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pita sandwich

    For those gluten-free, you may be scratching your head about this post. Having been gluten-free for over a decade now, pita bread is something I have not been able to find in gluten-free form; until now. I recently found a company out of Ireland which is developing a presence in the US, bFree Foods. They make pita bread, lovely sandwich bread, rolls, wraps (fantastically flavored and pliable wraps) and more.

    Bacon and pita pockets

    cranberry sauce with spoon

    To say I was over the moon about the pita find is an understatement. My kids have also been gluten-free for over 10 years, and in sharing this new leftovers recipe I realized they did not even know what pita bread is due to never having been able to eat it. I’m thrilled to share this sandwich idea and hope to share may more pita ideas soon! In the meantime I think this is a fun twist on a post holiday sandwich that’s quick and easy to prepare (and for a crowd)!

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets with lettuce

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    Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon Provolone Pita Pockets

    Use up favorite ingredients in a delicious sandwich with pita bread. Gluten-free or gluten pita bread will work. Ingredient quantities can be adjusted based on pita bread size.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 405kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 Pita bread (traditional size can be cut in half for 2 sandwiches) I used bFree Foods gluten-free pita bread
    • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
    • 2 slices Thanksgiving Turkey
    • 1/4 cup Stuffing (if using large bread cube stuffing, chop into a finer consistency)
    • 3 tablespoons Cranberry Sauce
    • 1 slice Smoked Provolone cheese
    • 2 pieces cooked Bacon
    • 1 medium-size leaf Green Leaf Lettuce
    • Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Cut the pita bread in half and gently open it. Spread mayonnaise on the insides of the pocket.
    • Layer in the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cheese, bacon and lettuce; finishing with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Eat immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Kiwi says

      November 15, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      OMG pita pockets I would totally try this now! I just have to substitute the pork for chicken.

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    2. Nancy @ whispered inspirations says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:45 am

      Those looks super delicious! My mom makes something similar with leftovers but instead of the pockets she uses fresh bread.

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    3. Kita Bryant says

      November 13, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      You had me at bacon. ha! It makes leftovers look so much nicer haha!

      Reply
    4. Sheena Tatum says

      November 13, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      I love pita pocket sandwiches! This looks delicious!

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    5. Seattle Travel Blogger says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      These pita pockets look delicious.
      What a great way to take care of those Thanksgiving leftovers!

      Reply
    6. Brianne says

      November 12, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      What a great idea for left overs and so yummy! Now I can’t wait to make this the day after Thanksgiving!

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    7. Jeanine says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      Yum this looks delicious. I love turkey and any recipes that involve leftover turkey I love trying out, Our next turkey meal will be for Christmas and I can’t wait I’d love to try this!

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