Lighter Turkey Casserole
Serves 6
Ingredients:
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1 cup wild rice blend or brown rice (the easy microwavable bags work just fine)
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3 cups cooked turkey, cubed and shredded
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1 yellow onion, diced
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8 mushrooms (can use any kind, such as button)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ t dried thyme
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Salt and pepper to taste
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¾ cup broth (turkey/chicken/beef) – I used beef for extra flavor
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1 tablespoon flour
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10 ounces frozen peas
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½ cup sharp cheddar (optional) or any other cheese you like/have on hand
Instructions:
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Cook the rice per instructions.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until onions are tender.
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Add the minced garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir for another minute.
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Pour in broth and stir. Then add flour and stir until thickened.
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Combine the cooked rice, turkey, frozen peas, cheese and onion mushroom mixture in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
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Stir all of the ingredients together then transfer to the oven and cook covered for 15 minutes or until it’s warmed through. If you’d like to top it with extra cheese, you can do so in the last 5 minutes.
Leftover Turkey Soup
Serves 8 - 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
After the big Thanksgiving meal and the famous Leftovers Sandwiches have been enjoyed, don’t throw away what’s left behind! You can make a hearty, comforting soup that’s easy to prep and easier to love.
Ingredients:
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Turkey carcass and leftover turkey meat
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Additional leftovers
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6 carrots, peeled and diced
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6 celery stalks, diced
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1 white onion, finely diced
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White, long grain rice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
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Place the turkey carcass in a large pot with the diced carrots, celery and onion.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add salt and pepper. Let it simmer for at least two hours.
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Remove the turkey carcass. Pull off any remaining meat and set aside.
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Strain the broth and return to the pot with the turkey and vegetables.
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Cook the rice in a separate pot. Add cooked rice to the large soup pot and simmer.
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Serve with additional leftover sides and enjoy!