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Leftover Ideas

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Nobody likes wasting food, but nobody likes leftovers that are drab and tasteless, either. Visit our list of tantalizing leftover suggestions so that your day-after feast will be just as tasty as the first one.

 

Cranberry-Turkey Sandwich

Turkey Cranberry Sandwich - Ready in: 5 minutes, Serves: 1

Our Cranberry Turkey Sandwich is as satisfying as it is simple, and proves that sometimes leftovers taste even better than they did the first time around!

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough or whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
2 small Romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 cup cooked, shredded Turkey meat

Instructions

Toast bread. Spread cream cheese on two halves while bread is still hot, so it melts slightly. Spread both slices with cranberry sauce. Top one slice with shredded turkey, then Romaine leaves. Cover with other slice, cut in half diagonally, and serve with potato chips or leftover hot mashed potatoes and gravy.

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Maple Cider Basted Turkey

Maple Cider Basted Turkey - Ready in: 95 minutes, Servings: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Maple Cider Basted Turkey complements the natural, juicy flavor with a light, delectable sweetness. Served a day later, you'll enjoy the flavor more intensely.

Ingredients

1 PERDUE® Fresh Whole Turkey Breast (4 to 7 pounds)
1-2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon grainy, "country-style" mustard
Salt and ground pepper to taste
1 apple, cored and thinly sliced (unpeeled)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat breast dry with paper towel. In small bowl, mix oil and mustard; rub over breast and under skin from neck end. Do not detach skin at base. Season with salt and pepper. Slide apple slices between skin and meat. If necessary, reinsert PERFECT ROAST® Thermometer to original location. Place breast in roasting pan and roast, uncovered, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, until PERFECT ROAST® Thermometer pops up and meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast registers 170°F.

Meanwhile, combine syrup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. During last 20 minutes of roasting, baste breast with mixture. If skin is browning too quickly, tent with foil. Remove breast to serving platter and let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

TIP: For more flavorful pan juices, add additional sliced apple, a sliced onion and 1/2 cup apple juice to pan with turkey.

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Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

2 cups shredded, cooked PERDUE® turkey meat
3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup wild and white rice blend
1 cup chopped leek (white part only)
2 cups cubed fresh butternut squash (in 1/2-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
3 slices bacon, cooked and diced
4 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water, 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil, and salt to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until rice is cooked.

Meanwhile, heat remaining teaspoon butter or oil in a large skillet. Add leeks and sauté for 2 minutes; turn heat to low and add squash. Cover, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, just until squash is soft.

Add leeks, squash, 2 cups shredded, cooked turkey meat, bacon and fresh sage or dry poultry seasoning to cooked rice. Add broth and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Turkey, Cranberry & Pecan Couscous

Ingredients

2 cups shredded, cooked PERDUE® turkey meat
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 box (10 ounces) couscous
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped fresh fennel (about 1/2 bulb)
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup minced dried cranberries
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat a small, dry skillet. Add pecans and toast for 5-6 minutes or until fragrant; remove and set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in pan; add fennel and sauté on medium heat until fennel is soft and begins to caramelize. Stir in turkey and remaining 1/2 cup broth, and bring to a simmer. Add cumin and cinnamon to couscous; stir. Stir in turkey, fennel and broth to couscous, along with pecans and dried cranberries. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

This recipe may be served hot, or dressed with a simple vinaigrette and served cold as a salad.

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