I Made Ross's Moist Maker Sandwich From Friends, and I, Too, Would Freak Out If Someone Else Ate It

Published on Nov 18, 2020 at 2:35 PM

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If you've been craving the "moist maker" sandwich ever since Ross professed his love for the epic Thanksgiving leftover meal on Friends, this recipe is guaranteed to become your new favorite post-Turkey Day tradition.

We always wondered if this sandwich really was worth getting all fired up over like Ross did (remember he was put on a leave of absence from work after yelling at his boss for eating a few bites and then throwing the rest away?), and actually — it might be. All the classic Thanksgiving flavors like sweet and tart cranberry, comforting stuffing, savory gravy, and turkey come together and are sandwiched between two slices of bread with a good amount of optional mayo. Romaine lettuce gives the sandwich some crispiness and lightness, and a bread slice soaked in gravy — the moist maker slice — in the middle is what really sets it apart.

This sandwich is quick, easy to make, and really, really delicious. Try it for yourself, straight from Friends: The Official Cookbook, and finally see why Ross was so obsessed with it. Now we can totally relate!

Ross's Moist Maker Sandwich

Prep Time10 minutes

Yield1 sandwich

Friends: The Official Cookbook

INGREDIENTS

3 slices sandwich bread
Mayonnaise (optional)
2 pieces romaine lettuce
1/4 cup leftover or store-bought gravy
1/2 cup leftover turkey or deli-style turkey slices
1/4 cup canned cranberry sauce
1/4 cup leftover or store-bought cornbread stuffing
Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Lay out a slice of bread. If using mayonnaise, spread an even layer over the slice of bread then top with a leaf or two of lettuce.
Top the lettuce with half the turkey, followed by half of the stuffing.
Pour the leftover gravy into a shallow dish. Dip a second slice of bread into the gravy and turn to coat. Top the stuffing layer with this moist maker slice.
Add another layer of lettuce, followed by the remaining turkey and the cranberry sauce.
Top with the rest of the stuffing and the final slice of bread.
Use a large toothpick to hold everything together.

I Made Ross's Moist Maker Sandwich From Friends, and I, Too, Would Freak Out If Someone Else Ate It

Ross's Moist Maker Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

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