Recycled Holiday Mainstay Recipe
Description:
Looking for a delectable way to tackle that mountain of leftover holiday turkey? This recipe is your answer! It’s a delightful twist on traditional leftovers, offering a burst of flavors that will make you forget you’re eating leftovers at all. Plus, we’ve included an alternative serving suggestion to keep things interesting.
Keywords: Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spicy, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 892.7
- Fat Content: 23.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 162.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1453.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 114.6g
- Fiber Content: 13.1g
- Sugar Content: 13.3g
- Protein Content: 59.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 leftover turkey
- 1 onion
- 2 dashes of nutmeg
- 2 dashes of cinnamon
- 2 dashes of allspice
- 1 dash of chili powder
- 1 can of corn
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 cups of mashed potatoes
- Paprika for sprinkling
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | With reckless abandon, plop everything except the potatoes and paprika into a skillet. | PT10M |
| Sautee until the onion is translucent. | ||
| 2 | Chunk the mixture into individual ramekins. | |
| Spread a layer of mashed potatoes over the mouths of the ramekins. | ||
| 3 | Sprinkle with paprika. | |
| 4 | Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the potatoes are heated through. | PT10M |
| Possibly 10 minutes, or less. | ||
| 5 | Serve with a crispy green salad. | |
| 6 | Alternative Serving Suggestion: | |
| Instead of ramekins, use small (about 4 inch) round loaves of sourdough bread. | ||
| Lop off the tops and dig out most of the bread. | ||
| Fill with the turkey mixture and cover with mashed potatoes. | ||
| Bake according to directions on the bread package. | PT10M |
Tips:
- Get creative with your spices! Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- Don’t have ramekins? No problem! You can use small oven-safe dishes or even muffin tins for individual servings.
- For a lighter option, consider using sweet potatoes instead of traditional mashed potatoes.
- Leftover cranberry sauce makes a delightful accompaniment to this dish.
This Recycled Holiday Mainstay is not only a delicious way to use up leftover turkey, but it’s also a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its comforting flavors and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a new post-holiday tradition in your home. So grab those leftovers and get cooking! 🍗🥔🥗
