Turkey Pockets — Deli Turkey Filled with Stove Top Stuffing

A quick, cozy, low-effort dish that tastes like holiday leftovers — without the fuss.

These turkey pockets use thin deli turkey slices (or leftover roasted turkey) wrapped around warm, savory Stove Top-style stuffing. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, a potluck snack, or turning Thanksgiving leftovers into something new. Below I’ll walk you through a dependable method plus tips, variations and storage advice.

Info at a glance

• Yield: 4 servings (about 12–16 pockets, depending on slice size)
• Prep time: 15–20 minutes
• Cook time: 15–25 minutes (depending on method)
• Total time: 30–45 minutes

Ingredients

• 12–16 slices deli turkey (about 1–1¼ lb / 450–550 g), or thin slices of leftover roasted turkey
• 1 (6 oz / 170 g) box Stove Top stuffing mix, or ~4 cups prepared homemade stuffing
• 1¼ cups boiling water + 2 Tbsp butter (if using boxed stuffing)
• 4 oz (110 g) shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese — optional (about 1 cup)
• 1–2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Toothpicks (to secure pockets)

Optional add-ins / toppings

• ½ cup dried cranberries or chopped apples (for sweet contrast)
• 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced or 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (for crisp coating)
• 1–2 eggs beaten (for breading, optional)
• Gravy or cranberry sauce for serving

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet + parchment paper (if baking)
• Large nonstick skillet (if pan-searing)
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine
• Instant-read thermometer (recommended for safety)

Step-by-step method

1. Make the stuffing

1. If using Stove Top boxed stuffing: place the stuffing mix in a bowl, add 1¼ cups boiling water and 2 Tbsp butter, stir, cover and let rest 2–3 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. If using homemade stuffing or leftovers: gently warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop so it’s pliable but not soupy. Cool slightly so it won’t make the turkey slices soggy.
3. Stir in optional add-ins (dried cranberries, apples, herbs, or green onions) and season with a little salt and pepper.

2. Prepare the turkey slices

1. Lay a deli turkey slice flat on a cutting board. If slices are large, trim into rectangles roughly 4–5 inches wide so they’re easy to fold. Pat dry with paper towel if moist.
2. If you like melted cheese inside, place a small pinch (about 1–2 Tbsp) on the turkey where the stuffing will go.

3. Fill and fold

1. Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of stuffing into the center of each slice (adjust depending on slice size). Don’t overfill — less is more for tidy pockets.
2. Fold the turkey over the stuffing like an envelope or roll it tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Repeat until all pockets are assembled.

4. Choose a cooking method

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