Two Popular Leftover Turkey Recipes
We all wonder what the hell we’re going to do with all that leftover turkey the day after Thanksgiving. Instead of just throwing it away, there are a wide variety of recipes you can create with leftover turkey that your family will enjoy. No, not just sandwiches for the next week. These recipes are healthy treats that will give your family something to feast on even after Thanksgiving.
A very popular leftover turkey recipe is turkey pot pie. The ingredients you will need include:
- a thawed puff pastry crust (you can use thawed pie crust),
- four cups of cubed leftover turkey,
- a cube of chicken broth,
- a cup of frozen sliced carrots,
- eight ounces of sliced mushrooms,
- a cup of frozen beans,
- half a cup of chopped onion,
- two tablespoons of butter or margarine,
- a tablespoon of water,
- a quarter cup of all-purpose flour,
- two and a half cups of milk,
- a quarter cup of Parmesan cheese,
- a beaten egg white,
- salt and pepper.
Cook the frozen beans and carrots in a saucepan until completely thawed, drain well and set aside. Melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
When melted add mushrooms, cook until mushrooms are golden. Remove the melted mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.
Put another tablespoon of butter in the pan, once melted add two tablespoons of water. Now, add the onion and sauté until tender. In a small bowl, stir the milk and flour until the mixture is smooth. Now all the flour mix to the onions. Stir, and then add the Parmesan cheese, broth, salt, and pepper. Once this mixture begins to boil and thickens, add the rest of the ingredients, reserving a few turkey pieces, and cook for a few minutes.
Roll out the batter and place it in the bottom of the casserole, spoon the mixture into the casserole, add the remaining turkey, top with the rest of the batter and pinch the sides together to hold it together. Brush the edges with egg whites and bake for about forty minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Another delicious recipe that many love to make with their leftover turkey is turkey a la King. This quick and easy recipe is sure to please you.
Will need:
- 2 1/2 cups leftover turkey (bite size)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 ounces chopped bell pepper
- onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste.
First, melt the butter in a skillet; then add the green peppers and mushrooms. Cook for about five minutes. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside. Now, add the all-purpose flour to the butter and stir until smooth.
Once smooth add the cream of mushrooms and milk. Stir until smooth and thick. Now, all the rest of the ingredients. When mixed and warm, it’s ready to serve over noodles, crackers, or bread.
Of course, these recipes aren’t limited to using leftover Thanksgiving turkey and the basics can be used for most white meats, including chicken.