Thanksgiving is about celebrating the coming together of family, friends and, of course, food. Instead of sticking to the same repetitive Thanksgiving meal, use the leftover food to create some of these recipes.
The Ultimate Leftover Turkey Sandwich(kraftfoods.com)
Prep Time: 10 minTotal Time: 10 min
2 slices multigrain bread1 Tbsp. Miracle Whip Dressing3 oz. oven-roasted turkey breast, sliced, or shredded cooked turkey1/2 cup prepared stuffing mix for turkey2 Tbsp. cranberry sauce
Spread one of the bread slices with dressing.TOP with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and second bread slice.
Leftover Turkey Soup (kraftfoods.com)
Prep Time: 10 minTotal Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each
1/2 cup chopped onion1 medium carrot, sliced1 stalk celery, sliced1 Tbsp. oil2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth2 cups water1 env. Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix\2 cups cubed cooked turkey1/2 cup bite-sized pasta, uncooked
Cook onion, carrot and celery in hot oil in large saucepan 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken broth, water and dressing mix. Bring to boil. Add turkey and pasta; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Hot Roasted Turkey Mountain (kraftfoods.com)
Prep Time: 15 minTotal Time: 15 min
Makes: 6 servings
1 pkg. (6 oz.) stuffing mix for turkey6 slices bread, toasted1 lb. cooked turkey breast, sliced1 jar (12 oz.) turkey or chicken gravy, warmed
Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package, using only 3 Tbsp. margarine. Set aside. Place one toast slice on each of six individual plates. Top evenly with turkey, stuffing and gravy. Microwave to reheat, if desired. Microwave, one serving at a time, on HIGH 30 sec. or just until warmed.
Turkey and Broccoli Casserole (about.com)
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 minMakes: 6 servings
1-2/3 cups hot water1 pkg. (6 oz.) stuffing mix for turkey3 cups chopped cooked turkey1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup3/4 cup milk
Preheat oven to 350-¦F. Add hot water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Set aside. Mix turkey and broccoli in 2-quart casserole dish or 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix soup and milk until well blended; pour over turkey mixture. Top with prepared stuffing. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.
Turkey Salad (about.com)
3 cups diced, cooked turkey1/2 cup bottled French dressing2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion4 to 6 lettuce cups (Bibb or iceberg lettuce)4 to 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
In medium bowl combine turkey and dressing. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Drain excess marinade; fold in mayonnaise, lemon juice and onion. To serve, spoon salad into lettuce cups; top with bacon. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Kentucky Hot Brown (foodnetwork.com)
4 ounces butterFlour to make a roux (about 6 tablespoons)3 to 3 1/2 cups milk1 beaten egg6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping1 ounce whipped cream (optional)Salt and pepper, to taste1 cup sauteed mushrooms1 whole tomato, slicedSlices roast turkey8 to 12 slices of toast (may be trimmed)8 to 12 strips fried bacon
Melt butter and add enough flour to make a reasonably thick roux (enough to absorb all of the butter). Add milk and 6 tablespoons Parmesan. Add egg to thicken sauce, but do not allow to boil. Remove from heat. Fold in whipped cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. For each Hot Brown, place 2 slices of toast on a metal (or flameproof) dish. Cover the toast with mushrooms and thinly sliced tomatoes, then cover with a liberal amount of turkey. Pour a generous amount of sauce over the turkey and toast. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan. Place entire dish under a broiler until the sauce is speckled brown and bubbly. Remove from broiler, cross 2 pieces of bacon on top and serve immediately. Stir cubed cooked turkey into canned minestrone or vegetable soup, chili and casseroles.
Storage Instructions (kraftfoods.com)
Any meat left over from a Thanksgiving dinner should be safely frozen and stored to prevent contamination. Correctly freezing Thanksgiving leftovers allows for more flavorful meals after thawing.
First, remove all turkey meat from the carcass and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or vacuum-sealed plastic bags. Turkey can be refrigerated for three to four days. To freeze, cut the turkey into smaller pieces and place two-cup portions in freezer bags. Remove only from the freezer what will be used.
Leftover stuffing, potatoes and cranberries can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Use a thermometer when reheating leftovers to ensure they're safe to eat. Stuffing and other Thanksgiving foods should reach an internal temperature of 165-¦F.
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