Name: French Toast Turkey Sandwich
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 6 slices thick-cut bacon; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 3 large eggs; 1 cup milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of kosher salt; 4 slices thick country-style white bread; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Leftover cranberry sauce, leftover sliced turkey, and arugula leaves (for serving)

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Ted Cavanaugh

Bacon and custardy bread take the usual leftovers-sandwich into brunch territory. An after-meal nap is happening, whether you like it or not. You can thank chef Todd Ginsberg of Fred's Meat & Bread in Atlanta, GA, for this one.

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