Leftover Turkey Recipes

Turkey Rice Casserole

Ingredients
2 cups cooked turkey, cut up
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (3 to 4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Combine all ingredients in a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole; cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes, until bubbly.

3. Optional: Add bread crumbs and butter to the top to create a brown crunchy crust. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes.

Serves 4

Curried Turkey Salad

Ingredients
4 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey, white meat
1 small can water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 pound seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted and divided
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, or less, as desired
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
bibb lettuce leaves
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, mix turkey, water chestnuts, grapes, celery, and 1 1/2 cups almonds.

2. In a separate bowl mix the mayonnaise with the curry and soy sauce; combine with turkey mixture. Chill for several hours.

3.Serve on lettuce garnished with the remaining almonds and pineapple chunks.

Serves 8

Chunky Turkey Chili

Ingredients
1 pound cooked turkey (pulled and in chunks)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can (16 ounces) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup chunky salsa, your favorite
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons sliced black olives

Directions
1. Place cooked, leftover turkey in crockpot with tomatoes, beans, salsa, chili powder, and cumin. Stir gently to blend ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours.

2. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

3. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a little shredded cheese and black olive slices.

Serves 4