Leftover Turkey?
This past week, many of our homes have been filled with the fragrance of giant birds cooking for our favorite national feast, Thanksgiving. Though budgets are lean and most Americans are cutting back where they can, the turkey is one dish that we seem to always prepare in excess. The lingering leftovers are at first wonderful, then redundant, then they get tossed in the garbage pail when less-than-enthusiastic diners refuse to eat yet another plate of “Ugh-turkey!”
What can we do to avoid this waste and keep our families more delighted with our dishes?
If you end up with tons of turkey after your feast, consider freezing it so you have more than 4 days to enjoy it. To freeze your turkey, remove it from the bones and store in freezer safe, airtight containers. Consider slicing and dicing it before storing so it is ready for your favorite recipes when you need to thaw some. Be sure to label it clearly with the date and contents. These can be exceptionally useful to add to soups, salads, casseroles, or anything else when you want to add a little more flavor.
Here are 20 ideas for your leftover turkey:
1. Turkey Sandwich (see recipe below for Cranberry Mayonnaise)
2. Turkey and Cheese Quesadilla
3. BBQ Turkey Pizza
4. Vegetable Turkey Soup
5. Pasta Alfredo with Turkey
6. Cobb Salad with Turkey
7. Chick-un Salad (many restaurants use turkey breast in their chicken salad)
8. Turkey Enchiladas
9. Turkey Pot Pie
10. Turkey Wraps
11. Turkey Fried Rice
12. Turkey Stir Fry
13. Turkey and Cheese Omelet
14. Turkey Tetrazini
15. Turkey Caesar Salad
16. Mac-n-Cheese-n-Turkey
17. Minestrone with Turkey
18. Turkey Hash
19. Brunswick Stew with Turkey
20. Black Beans and Rice and Turkey
For a great way to enjoy the leftover cranberry sauce and turkey (and one awesome sandwich), whip up a little cranberry mayonnaise:
Easy Cranberry Mayonnaise
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
4 minutes
Number of servings: 8
Per Serving 152 calories
Fat 11 g
Carbs 14 g
Protein 0 g
A yummy sauce that is delicious on leftover turkey sandwiches!
Ingredients
Directions
Whisk together above ingredients, chill until ready to serve.
