What To Do With Leftover Turkey? Five Awesome Meals for After the Holidays..

The Holiday's are almost here and you promised your self that this year, you would not let the leftover turkey go to waste...But what are you going to do with it?

It's easy! There are so many websites online that offer some really great recipes for left over turkey, below I've listed five of them to help get your started, as well as some simple tips for dealing with the leftover turkey!

Turkey Soup

Ingredients
1 1/2 c. of shredded cooked turkey
1 diced avocado
1 (28 oz) can of whole peeled tomatoes
1 (4 oz) can of chopped green chili peppers
1 c. of shredded cheese
2 chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of crushed garlic
1 tbsp. of lime juice
1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp.of ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
4 c. of vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. of dried cilantro

Directions
First you want to take a large pot over medium flame.
Now combine turkey, broth, canned tomatoes, green chilies, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and lime juice.
Next you wan to season with cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper.
You will want to let this come to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer approx.15 to 20 minutes.
Then you can add in avocado and cilantro, and cook 15 to 20 more minutes, until let soup thickened.
Ladle into bowls and serve.
Add shredded cheese for extra oomph!

Source: http://www.grouprecipes.com/1216/turkey-soup.html

TIP ~ You can freeze your leftover soup in plastic or glass containers for up to 3 months!

LEFT OVER TURKEY CASSEROLE

4 c. turkey, boned & cut in sm. pieces
2 c. macaroni
4 c. turkey broth or chicken broth
1 c. Velveeta cheese (approximately)
6 slices bread, toasted
1 stick butter, melted

Put prepared turkey in 8"x13" loaf pan. Layer macaroni over turkey that has been cooked in water until done and drained. Heat broth in pan and then thicken with flour, then add Velveeta cheese and continue to heat until cheese is melted and has a very cheesy taste. Pour over macaroni and turkey.

Toast bread and break. Melt butter in skillet, add broken pieces of toast and stir until bread has absorbed butter. Spread on top of casserole. Heat in 350 degree oven until heated through, approximately 30 minutes.

Source: http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1939,147168-237202,00.html

TIP ~ If you have more leftover turkey than you need to use in any recipe, just put the rest in a freezer bag and throw it in the freezer, it will keep for up to 3 months and it's great for making turkey sandwiches with!

LEFT-OVER TURKEY AND STUFFING

2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
1 can cream of tomato soup
1/2 soup can water
1 1/2 c. cooked stuffing
4 servings sliced turkey
1/4 c. shredded cheese

Cook onion and oregano with butter until tender. Add soup and water. In a shallow baking dish, spread stuffing, top with sliced turkey. Pour soup mixture over turkey and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until hot. Serves 4.

Source: http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1939,145171-237200,00.html

Leftover Turkey a la King

Ingredients
2 Cup Leftover Turkey
1/2 Cup Butter (salted)
1/2 Cup Flour
5 Cubes Chicken Bouillon
3 Cup Water
1 Bag Mixed Vegetables

Cut up butter and place in a Dutch oven on medium heat to melt. add flour and chicken bouillon to make a paste. Add water until it thickens to a gravy consistency. Add leftover turkey and vegetables, simmer for about 1/2 hour checking the consistency frequently and adding water if necessary. You can either use store bought biscuits or homemade to pour chicken gravy over. Makes a hardy, quick evening meal.

Source: http://www.leftoverchef.com/recipes/?152397

Southwest Leftover Turkey Casserole

Ingredients
10 Ounce Turkey
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Can Green Chilies
16 6-inch Corn Tortillas, cut into strips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, chilies and sour cream.

3. line the bottom of a 8x12 inch baking pan with corn tortillas. Follow with a layer of turkey. Pour soup mixture over turkey, sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

Source: http://www.leftoverchef.com/recipes/?152351

These are just a small sample of what you can find at the websites listed, or just type "leftover turkey" into any search engine, you are sure to find thousands of recipes. No longer will you have to suffer through a hundred leftover turkey sandwiches in just a weeks time!