Costa, Vegan Turkee, Cranberry & Stuffing Bloomer Toastie 

£3.75

It was delicious. 

A taste test would have shown me that this was not meaty. And I certainly wouldn’t have thought it was vegan. 

You can enjoy a lot of fillings, all tucked inside a delicious bloomer. This is a superior option to the one I had with meat. 

I’d definitely recommend. Chris Bridger – Lining

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The Costa vegan sandwich was praised for having 'loads of delicious filling' and 'superior to the meat'

Costa Vegan Sandwich was highly acclaimed for its ‘loads and delicious fillings’ as well as being superior to beef. 

Marks & Spencer Turkey Feast

£3.30

This is my ideal Christmas sandwich. 

There are no frills or tricks, only classic ingredients and an evenly distributed meat-sauce. This Boxing Day leftover sandwich is not as good as a supermarket one, but it’s close enough. 

With plenty of turkey, bacon, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, the fillings can be generous. It’s a Christmas miracle! Jack Newman

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Marks & Spencer Turkey Feast, £3.30 got a five-star review thanks to its generous fillings and delicious cranberry sauce

Marks & Spencer Turkey Feast, £3.30 got a five-star review thanks to its generous fillings and delicious cranberry sauce 

Merry Vegan Vegetable Morons

£2.50

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Morrisons Merry Vegan Vegetable is the kind of sarnie you get when it makes you warm inside. It then gives you a kiss on your forehead when it shows that it has less than 400kcals. 

Although the onion and sage bread are delicious, the vegetable fritter with red cabbage topped was simply too good. The last vegan sandwich you’ll ever find that tastes good is HALLEUJAH. – Kaya Terry 

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The sage and onion bread is incredibly moreish, but the vegetable fritter topped with a generous layer of red cabbage was the piece de resistance

Although the onion and sage bread are delicious, the vegetable fritter with red cabbage layered on top was the real star.

Aldi Eat & Go Deep Filled Turkey Feast, £1.69 was praised by Charlotte for it's fried onion and malted bread

Aldi Eat & Go Deep Filled Turkey Feast, £1.69 was praised by Charlotte for it’s fried onion and malted bread

Aldi Eat & Go Deep Filled Turkey Feast, £1.69

This sandwich was filled with delicious ingredients. 

It included turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, as well as bacon, on malted bread. 

It was delicious with soft bread, and the filling was generous.

I would definitely purchase it again.  -Charlotte Dean

Greggs Pigs Under Blankets Baguette

£3.20

A real winner this one – with sausages, crispy bacon, stuffing and lashings of cranberry sauce in a soft, warm baguette. 

This Christmas sandwich is different from most other shop-bought ones. It tastes like homemade, and has the same comforting hearty flavor you would get from your grandmother. 

This is a great way to get warm on cold winter days.  Rory Tingle

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Greggs Pigs Under Blankets Baguette is a great option to warm you up on a cold winter day with a four star rating

Greggs Pigs Under Blankets Baguette provides warmth on cold winter days. 

Aldi butter-basted Turkey with Pigs in Blankets

£2.29

You will find everything you need in this Christmas sandwich. Pillowy bread with turkey, turkey, and stuffing filling. 

The sage scent from the stuffing made it feel festive right from the first time you opened the package. 

It was a highlight to see the pigs wrapped in blankets. I only have one complaint. – Connie Rusk 

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This is everything you would want from a Christmas sandwich; pillowy bread with a pigs in blanket, turkey and stuffing filling, say Connie of the Butter Basted Turkey with Pigs under Blankets

This is everything you would want from a Christmas sandwich; pillowy bread with a pigs in blanket, turkey and stuffing filling, say Connie of the Butter Basted Turkey with Pigs under Blankets

Costa Turkey & The Trimmings Classic Toastie

From £3.65

It’s hard to know what is ‘classically Christmas’ in a cheese sandwich, and it makes me wonder if that’s even a good thing. The cheese bread is filled with wonderful fillings – bacon, turkey and stuffing. It is definitely indulgent. 

This is a not-traditional classic but it’s still a great classic. It would be a pleasure to have another one right away. Chris Bridger-Linning

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Chris said the Costa Turkey & The Trimmings Classic Toastie was a non-traditional classic

Chris said the Costa Turkey & The Trimmings Classic Toastie was a non-traditional classic

Tesco Turkey, Stuffing & Cranberry Sub

£2.75

Morrisons’ pigs-in-blankets baguette was disappointing, so I am happy to share my positive experience with Tesco’s turkey and stuffing.

The sub came out as advertised and was soft.

Tasty, filling and decent value at £2.75. Winner turkey dinner – Dan Holbrook

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Tasty, filling and decent value at £2.75. A winner, winner turkey dinner! - Dan Holbrook

Tasty, filling and decent value at £2.75. Winner turkey dinner – Dan Holbrook

More expensive than the sub at £2.80, it was good quality and tasty with again decent sized pieces of meat.

More expensive than the sub at £2.80, it was good quality and tasty with again decent sized pieces of meat.

Tesco Turkey & Trimmings

£2.80

Tesco also had the Turkey and Trimms Wholemeal Bread Sandwich with Sage and Onion Stuffing. 

More expensive than the sub at £2.80, it was good quality and tasty with again decent sized pieces of meat. 

There was a good amount of mayonnaise in the mixture, giving it texture. This is unlike Morrisons’ fillings which were too dry or sandpapery. 

It was yet another holiday treat. – Dan Holbrook 

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Morrisons Cheeseboard Sandwich 

£2.50

The festive delight is just as tasty as its name implies and will please any cheese fan. The blue cheese has a creamy texture and can be combined with any other ingredient. 

With the sweet plums and chutney, the Wensleydale crumbs are a great match. This Christmas sandwich will brighten up your lunch hour, as far as Christmas sandwiches go. – Claire Toureille 

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The Wensleydale crumbs go very well with the sweet plum and chutney on the Morrisons Cheeseboard Sandwich

The Wensleydale crumbs go very well with the sweet plum and chutney on the Morrisons Cheeseboard Sandwich

PAUL Christmas Turkey Sandwich

£4.95

This baguette is an absolute winner, with generous amounts of filling inside a pleasant, crunchy, rustic-style baguette topped with cranberries. 

Paul is proud of his fresh prepared meals. He uses real turkey and bacon, rather than the plasticy-flavored stuff in shop-bought sandwiches. A good spread of relish is the perfect finishing touch, keeping everything moist and not soaking into the bread. Rory Tingle 

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Rory loved Paul's Christmas sandwich, praising its 'juicy turkey' and 'proper bacon'

Rory loved Paul’s Christmas sandwich and raved about its ‘juicy turkey’ and ‘proper bacon.

 Paul Stuffed with Stuffing Sandwich

£4.65

 A veggie delight! Gorgeous, thick crusty sage and onion bread with a delicious sweet potato and chestnut stuffing, vegan pâté, and grilled carrots and salad.

In true festive style, it’s  all topped with cranberry sauce.

This is a well-made product, but it feels lacking in the humani or protein found in turkey. 

While the stuffing was delicious and crispy, it could have been better without the carrot. The carrot made it difficult because it fell and moved all over.

Overall, a delicious sandwich that will please both carnivores and plant-based friends.  –  Bridie Pearson – Jones 

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All in all a great sandwich sure to please plant-based pals and carnivores alike. - Bridie Pearson - Jones

This sandwich is a winner for both plant-based and carnivore friends. – Bridie Pearson – Jones

Starbucks A Toastie To Be Thankful For

£4.49

The Toastie to be Thankful for includes shredded ham hock, sliced turkey and a sprout, potato, cabbage and leek hash in sourdough bread – just like Boxing Day Bubble & Squeak with a touch of cheesy bread.

It was also delicious with cheese, cheddar and bechemal on top. This bread was a Starbucks panini, and it had a Christmas twist.

Its name made me wonder if it was more American, as it was a Thanksgiving-focused dish. However, it had some American sweetness and a smoky cranberry sauce that gave it a bit of a saccrine.

Overall, a great toastie that could be enjoyed with a cup of coffee on a cold winter morning. – Bridie Pearson Jones   

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All in all a good toastie which could definitely be nice to snack on with a coffee on a cosy winter morning - Bridie Pearson-Jones

Overall, a great toastie that could be enjoyed with a cup of coffee on a cold winter morning. – Bridie Pearson Jones

Starbucks Turkee & Trimmings Toastie (vegan)

£4.25

Another tasty vegan option! I was really excite to try this soya turkey with potato, leek, cabbage and sprout hash and coconut mozzarella. 

However, it is overwhelmingly cranberry-based just like real meat alternatives.

It still gets high marks for the thick, delicious and perfectly toasted bread.  – Bridie Pearson-Jones 

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Still gets points for thick tasty - and perfectly toasted bread - and a good tasty turkey alternative. - Bridie Pearson-Jones

It still gets high marks for the thick, delicious and perfectly toasted bread. – Bridie Pearson-Jones

Aldi Plant Vegan Feast Sandwich

£1.69 

If you’re looking for something lighter than the usual meat-based holiday sandwich, Aldi has a vegan version. It includes a crispy cabbage, crispy apple and parsnip fritter. There are also cranberry, poppy seed and spinach breads with fried onions, spinach, and poppy seeds. 

It tasted delicious! 

This main course was really delicious. The fritter with parsnips tasted and texture very similar to falafel. It was brimming with sweetness from the apple, cranberry and raisins. A surprise yuletide hit. Jo Tweedy

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The parsnip fritter, the main event, was really good - like falafel in texture and taste - Jo Tweedy

Jo Tweedy’s parsnip fritter was the highlight of the evening. It had a texture and taste similar to falafel.

Waitrose No Lobster Marie Rose Roll

£3

This lobster is not a good name, but it was delicious.

The Marie Rose sauce and sautéed mushrooms was very moreish, so much so I almost consumed the whole thing in one bite.

The rocket green and cucumber added to the mix really made it stand out. It was complemented perfectly by the sweet brioche roll.

Was it festive? It didn’t feel festive, in fact it was more summery. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it back.   – Bridie Pearson-Jones 

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Did it feel festive? Not really - if anything it felt like summer flavours. But I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. - Bridie Pearson-Jones

Was it festive? It didn’t feel festive, in fact it was more summery. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it back. – Bridie Pearson-Jones

Boots Shapers Turkey, Cranberry & Stuffing

£3 

This Boots Shapers sandwich was a hit with me. This is the ultimate pre-Christmas treat, packed with meat and stuffing. 

I have one complaint: there’s a little too much Cranberry Sauce, however it is still well worth the small number of calories. Laura Fox

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My only complaint would be there is slightly too much cranberry sauce, but still worth the (small number of) calories! - Laura Fox

I have one complaint: there’s a little too much Cranberry Sauce, however it is still well worth the small number of calories. Laura Fox

Starbucks Blitzen’s Blue Cheese & Chutney Toastie

From £2.99 

 A tasty lunch on the go – but the blue cheese is very strong, not one to go for unless you’re a big cheese fan.

 It was completely filled to the brim with Blue Stilton cheese, grated mozzarella soft cheese, cheddar, and Emmental and the apple chutney gave it a delicious sweet kick. 

An absolute cheese lovers dream! Blue cheese can be too strong for my taste, but it’s a wonderful choice for many. This is essentially a cheeseboard sandwich. 

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It was completely filled to the brim with Blue Stilton cheese, grated mozzarella soft cheese, cheddar, and Emmental and the apple chutney gave it a delicious sweet kick.

The entire dish was filled with blue Stilton cheese and cheddar soft cheeses, Emmental, Emmental, Emmental, and apple chutney. It had a wonderful sweet kick.

The perfect balance of soft cheese with the tang of cranberry - with an added layer of spinach which stops the cranberry from being too sharp or sweet.

It is a perfect blend of soft cheese and the tartness of cranberry. There’s also an extra layer of spinach that keeps the cranberry not too sweet.

Tesco Brie & Cranberry

£2.50 

Brie & Cranberry is the best option at Christmas in my opinion, and this was a very worthy sandwich and a bargain price.

It is a perfect blend of soft cheese and the tartness of cranberry. There’s also an additional layer of spinach that keeps the cranberry fresh.

The only problem I had with the malted bread is its thinness and fragility.

This would have made a great sourdough!

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Morrison’s French Brie and Cranberry

£2.40

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This delightful combination of sweet and savoury is created by the creamy brie, cranberry sauce, and the tart pop of the lemon.

It was light, fluffy and delicious. This made it a fantastic festive alternative to heavier seasonal foods. – Dan Sales

A fluffy and light ciabatta meant this was also a great festive option to get away from heavier seasonal bites

This light and fluffy ciabatta was a wonderful festive alternative to heavier seasonal dishes

Morrisons Turkey Lunch Sandwich

£2.50 

A classic turkey breast sandwich with bacon, smoked pork, onion stuffing, and mayonnaise is served on malted brown bread. 

When leftover turkey and cheese are placed between two slices of bread, it was almost like being transported into a Boxing Day moment. – Toby Meyjes

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It was like being transported to a moment of Boxing Day inspiration when leftover turkey and cheese from Dec 25 is thrown between two bits of bread and complimented perfectly by a healthy dose of mustard. - Toby Meyjes

When leftover turkey and cheese are placed between two slices of bread, it was almost like being transported into a Boxing Day moment. – Toby Meyjes

Morrisons Market Street The Best Kingprawn Cocktail Ciabatta

 £2.75 

My expectation is that King Prawns will be small lobsters. They are at most Prince-sized. If we are being too harsh, they’re not very far from garden-variety prawns.

Morrisons has delivered a great sandwich. 

A soft and chewy ciabatta is paired with crisp lettuce, which are both delicious in a flavorful, tangy sauce.  Henry Martin

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Soft, chewy ciabatta and crisp lettuce with a tangy, flavourful sauce - who wouldn't forgive a less-than-regal prawn in an otherwise delicious combination? - Henry Martin

Crisp lettuce and soft, chewy Ciabatta are paired with a delicious, tangy sauce. Who wouldn’t be able to forgive a lesser-than-regal Prawn when it comes to a tasty combination like this? Henry Martin

An exceptional ratio of smoked salmon to egg, the bread was so soft and made for the perfect canvas to the flavours delivered by the truffle sauce - Holly Staffor

The bread had a remarkable ratio of egg to smoked salmon. It was soft enough to hold the flavors from the truffle sauce. Holly Staffor

Waitrose Smoked Salmon and Soft Cheese

£3.30

A remarkable proportion of smoked salmon and egg made the bread soft. This allowed for the delicious truffle sauce to shine through. 

This sandwich is the ideal palate refresher when festive food doesn’t have to be rich and decadent. It has a light, yet delicious taste that will not compromise on flavour and style.  Hollly Stafford  

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Tesco California Vegan Christmas wrap

£3

Being vegan I don’t like anything that imitates meat. The pea protein and wheat protein were giving me the chicken vibes. 

It was not too overpowering and packed a lot of flavor. I thought the vibrant pesto vegan mayo in this wrap was my favorite. It was the ideal combination of cool, smoky and delicious. T

The lettuce was crunchy and the tomato wrap was delicious.

This was not a Christmas wrap, as it didn’t give me a festive feeling. 

The taste was almost like a Caesar salad, with some smoke. Although not festive, it is delicious. 

Wicked has always been a favorite of mine so I expect no less. 

It could be improved by removing the wheat and pea protein that reminds me so much of chicken, and replacing it with something more Christmassy. – Amie-Beth Steadman

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I would say to improve it, ditch that pea and wheat protein which reminds me of chicken and replace it with something Christmassy. - Amie-Beth Steadman

It could be improved by removing the wheat and pea protein that reminds me so much of chicken, and replacing it with something more Christmasy. – Amie-Beth Steadman