[JoeProBono]

Cheesy Turkey Spaghetti is just one of the many dishes that can be pulled together with turkey leftovers from your Thanksgiving meal.

Cheesy Turkey Spaghetti

Shredded Turkey (approximately 2 lbs.)

2 cans Cream of Mushroom/Chicken soup (already combined) or

1 can each Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Chicken Soup

2 cans Mild Rotell (diced tomatoes and green chilies)

1 lb. Velveeta Cheese, cubed

1 lb. spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

Mix all ingredients together (except spaghetti), in a large pot over medium heat, stirring constantly until cheese is thoroughly melted.

Pour turkey mixture over prepared spaghetti noodles and toss until evenly coated.

Note: This is a fairly quick and easy recipe that makes a good meal for a large crowd.

[JoeProBono]

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

Soup from the carcass!

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Mexican Turkey Soup (Caldo De Guajolote)

2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard (for authentic flavor)
1 onion, large, chopped
1 celery, sliced thinly (1 rib)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
5 cups turkey stock
2 cups turkey, cooked, chopped
1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
2 teaspoons tomato paste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions:

Heat the oil in a soup kettle over moderate heat. Add the
onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the celery,
bell pepper, and carrot, salt lightly, cover, reduce the
heat slightly, and sweat the vegetables for 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add the stock, turkey meat, corn and tomato paste and season
with salt and pepper. Bring to a near boil, cover, and reduce
the heat to moderately low. Gently simmer for 15 minutes, then
turn off the heat and let the soup sit for at least 15 minutes.

Reheat gently and serve, stirring in the fresh herbs just before
serving.

As is typical, microwaved or steamed flour tortillas, perhaps
with some melted Longhorn cheddar on them, complements the soup
well.

[catfish1957]

Tradition here is to make Turkey Chili. Simply substitute diced turkey for chili meat or hamburger.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

One addendum to the Mexican Turkey Soup.

To give soups a lot more flavor, Mexican cooks will take
a handful of uncooked small pasta, like seashell or macaroni,
and brown it a little, dry in oil or lard. It is then added
to the soup before its final simmering phase, and it strongly enhances its character.

[Albion Wilde]

Turkey Dinner Casserole:

Cut up turkey meat into 1/2-inch chunks.
Mix 2 cups turkey chunks into one and a half to two quarts leftover stuffing.
Add about a cup or so of leftover veggies such as peas, pearl onions, carrots, etc if desired, and the parsley from the turkey platter, chopped.
Tamp into in a greased baking dish.
Pour turkey gravy thinned with broth over the mixture until damp but not soggy.
Add a layer of leftover mashed or sweet potatoes to the top and dot with butter.
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.
Serve with cranberry jelly.
Mmmmmmm!

[bigbob]

none of that here, a big benefit from going the smoked turkey way...

[OldPossum]

Bookmark.

[Errant]

Turkey Gumbo!

[pugmama]

Turkey casserole, garnet yams, applewood-smoked bacon, Brussels sprouts and caramelized onions with Gruyère cheese crust from LA times November 17, 2012.
Doing this tomorrow.

Total time: 1½ hours

Servings: 4 to 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/4 pound applewood smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips

1 large onion, diced ¾ inch

2 packed cups leftover turkey meat, diced ¾ inch

1 pound (about 2 medium) baked garnet yams, diced ¾ inch (candied leftover yams can be substituted)

2 cups cooked Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters

1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

6 ounces (about 1½ cups) grated Gruyère cheese

20 saltine crackers

1/2 cup pecan halves

2 tablespoons softened butter

2 tablespoons flour

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter the sides of a 9-by-9-by-2½-inch baking dish and set aside.

2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and bacon strips and cook, stirring frequently, until the bacon is almost crisp. Add the diced onion, and continue cooking until the onion is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Add the turkey, yams, Brussels sprouts and sage, and gently fold together to distribute the ingredients evenly. Season with one-fourth teaspoon each salt and pepper, or to taste, then transfer to the buttered baking dish and gently press to create a level surface.

4. To make the Gruyère cheese crust, combine the grated cheese, saltine crackers, pecans, butter and flour in a food processor. Briefly pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped (about one-fourth-inch pieces) and mixed together. Distribute this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

5. Place the casserole in the center of the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 1 hour.

Each of 6 servings: 543 calories; 29 grams protein; 33 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams fiber; 33 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 90 mg cholesterol; 8 grams sugar; 534 mg sodium.

[The Cajun]

Just as it is in the refrigerator.
I expect to be hearing the *sirens’ call* from a piece of white meat, a wedge of pumpkin pie and a wedge of apple pie between 1:00AM to 2:00AM.
Possibly earlier..........Just thinking about it :)

[carlo3b]

Another from our Cookbook.. sigh.. :)

You Never Would Have Thought Of This Leftover Turkey Dinner

4 slices turkey breast, cooked
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce

1) Brush turkey to taste with sesame oil and dredge in mixture of sesame seeds, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
2) In skillet, sauté slices in heated peanut oil until brown on both sides.
3) Remove to platter. Deglaze skillet with garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
4) Pour sauce over turkey... Yummmmmmmmmm, and it’s easy, if you have the ingredients.... LOL

[tiki]

One week ago I told my husband that we were on our own for Thanksgiving and then my DIL called.... So that was 6 for Thanksgiving, then our other son surprised us, then the sister and brother-in-law called, my MIL and the family of 7 down the road came on down since we were cooking. I don’t have many leftovers but I had a lot of dirty dishes.

[MissMagnolia]

TURKEY, MANDARIN & POPPY SEED SALAD

According to the National Turkey Federation (www.eatturkey.com .... Sir Paul would NOT approve ;-), this recipe was No. 1 on their website in 2009 for using turkey leftovers. It's a great use of turkey year round, too. If you don't have red leaf lettuce, use whatever lettuce you like or have on hand. You can also use fresh oranges or clementines in place of the canned mandarin oranges. Makes 4 servings.

1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups red leaf lettuce, washed, dried, chilled and torn
2 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, dried, chilled and torn
1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch julienne slices
1 can (10.5 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 teaspoon orange zest

Dressing: In a small bowl, combine orange juice, vinegar, poppy seeds, oil, mustard, and fresh ground black pepper.
Salad: In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, spinach, turkey and oranges. Pour dressing over turkey mixture. Garnish with orange zest and serve immediately.

[cyn]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Great topic, Joe. I have many reasons to be grateful, leftovers being one :o)

[FishinTX]

Turkey tamales!!