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Creamed Turkey – Great on Toast or Biscuits!
This creamed turkey recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to make the most out of your holiday leftovers. Try this comforting dish for a delightful twist on your post-Thanksgiving meals!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey 300-350 g Notes 1, 2
- 2 tablespoons butter Note 3
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth 250 ml, Note 4
- ½ cup heavy cream 125 ml, Note 5
- A pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, to taste
- a few gratings of nutmeg
- Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Turkey: Shred or cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set it aside.3 cups cooked turkey
- Optional: If using vegetables (cooked), chop or dice them into small pieces.
- Make a roux: Melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk it into the melted butter to form a smooth paste. Cook it for 1-2 minutes until it slightly changes color but doesn't brown.2 tablespoons butter + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Gradually add the broth while continuously whisking continuously to obtain a smooth sauce. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly; it will take 8 to 10 minutes.1 cup chicken broth
- Stir in the heavy cream and season the sauce generously. Let simmer for another 1 or 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking (Note 6).½ cup heavy cream + a pinch of cayenne pepper + a few gratings of nutmeg + fine sea salt and ground black pepper
- Incorporate turkey (and vegetables if using) and reheat gently. Add chopped tarragon, stir again, and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve hot over toast, biscuits, mashed potatoes, in crepes, or so on (See blog post for more suggestions).
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Notes
- Meat: You can use either white or dark meat for the turkey. If you don't have turkey, cooked chicken, ham, or other roast leftovers work, too.
- Amounts: I used around 3 cups of shredded meat, but a bit more or less is okay. If you're short on meat, add cooked veggies like peas, corn, green beans, or canned mushrooms to make up for it.
- Butter: You can use salted or unsalted; adjust the salt you need accordingly.
- Broth or stock: Use turkey stock if you have some.
- Cream: Although heavy cream makes the creamiest sauce, you can substitute it with half-half or whole milk.
- Thickness of the sauce: If the sauce should be thicker, simmer it for a few minutes longer. If it should be thinner, add a bit more stock, cream, or milk.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion from 4
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
990mg
(41%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
654IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion from 4 | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 990mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 654IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.