Creamy Turkey Cleanup Recipes

MAMAW'S CREAMED TURKEY OVER TOAST

Steps:

• In a large no-stick skillet, begin heating the milk, margarine and chicken stock over medium heat.
• Whisk in the flour right away, eliminating all lumps, and as it comes to a boil, it should thicken.
• Add the salt and pepper. (Black pepper is okay as a substitute).
• As it thickens, toss in the chopped turkey and stir carefully as to not break up the chunks too much.
• If it gets too thick, just add some milk and stir.
• As soon as the mix is thick enough to your liking, it is done. Turn off the heat and cover until serving.
• Serve over slices of toast or, make up some of your favorite biscuits instead.
• If you have some left-over turkey broth from the day before when the turkey was baked, use that instead of chicken stock.
• Note: the more dark meat, the better. It really adds to the flavor of this dish.

CREAMY TURKEY NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Place the turkey carcass in a large pot (at least 8 quart) and cover completely with water. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the carcass from the stock in the pot. I find it easiest to place a large strainer over a second large pot. I pour the stock and carcass through the strainer and it removes everything for me. (I don't try to save any of the remaining meat off of the carcass, because I really do not care for the way it tastes after simmering for so long. If you don't notice the change, go ahead and use this meat for the soup.) Set the broth aside to cool. You will need 3 quarts (or 12 cups) of the broth for this soup. I always save and freeze the extra broth for future soups and other recipes.
• In a large pot (at least 8 quart), saute the celery, carrots and onion in the butter until they are almost tender. The vegetables will absorb most of the butter at this point. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir to combine and let the vegetables absorb the flour. Gradually add 4 cups of the reserved broth. Bring this mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly for about two minutes, or until thickened.
• Add the additional 8 cups of broth, the bouillon, salt, pepper and diced turkey. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. While the soup is simmering, cook the egg noodles, drain and set aside. (I prefer cooking them separately, because I can more accurately determine how soft they will be.)
• After 30 minutes, add the cooked noodles and the cream. Warm over low heat, just to make sure that everything is warm. Enjoy!

CREAMY TURKEY CLEANUP

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the broccoli, carrot and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in turkey, soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and rice. Microwave, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice.

CREAMY TURKEY CLEANUP

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the broccoli, carrot and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in turkey, soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and rice. Microwave, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice.

CREAMY LEFTOVER TURKEY PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to your preferences or the packet instructions.
• Meanwhile, put the olive oil and onions in a pan and cover with a lid. Cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until the onions have softened but not coloured.
• Turn the heat up and add the mushrooms, fry for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms and onions have browned nicely.
• Lower the heat again and add the garlic and the turkey and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the cream, salt and pepper, and cook for a further 5 minutes until the turkey is piping hot all the way through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
• Meanwhile drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tablespoons of the cooking water.
• Tip the pasta and cooking water into the sauce and stir to combine. Sprinkle over half the parsley and stir again.
• Serve garnished with extra parsley and lots of parmesan cheese!

CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
• Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
• Cook onion, mushrooms, and garlic in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl combine soup, mushroom mixture, milk, seasonings, and ½ of the cheese. Fold in turkey and pasta.
• Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish, top with remaining cheese, and sprinkle with topping.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CREAMY DELICIOUS TURKEY SOUP!

Steps:

• Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add in 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 quart broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, garlic, and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 quart of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, potatoes (if using), remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

CREAMY TURKEY CLEANUP

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the broccoli, carrot and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in turkey, soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and rice. Microwave, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice.