MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - Nov 15, 2012) - (Family Features) When you're planning your big turkey dinner, the one thing you want to be sure to do is get a turkey big enough for some delicious leftovers. While turkey sandwiches are good, there's a lot more you can do with this tasty bird.
Breakfast or Brunch -- Wake the family up to a hearty breakfast casserole that's a creamy blend of turkey, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheese and hash browns. It has a crunchy topping with a surprise ingredient; and you can finish it off with a dollop of fresh and flavorful Wholly Guacamole. Make it ahead of time so all you have to do is pop it into the oven in the morning.
Lunch -- Enjoy lunch on the lighter side with a turkey salad sandwich. Instead of mayo, this dish gets flavor and 20 nutrients from the avocado in Wholly Guacamole. For extra zip, go with the spicy variety.
Dinner -- For another make-ahead meal, try a zesty turkey and corn enchilada casserole. This dish is easy to put together, and you may have all the ingredients in your pantry already. A cornbread base, your favorite enchilada sauce, turkey, cheese, and a generous serving of your favorite guac all add up to a new family favorite.
Get more leftover ideas with a twist at www.eatwholly.com.
Quick Turkey Tidbits
Need some more inspiration for turkey leftovers? Try one of these easy snack ideas:
Turkey nachos -- Shredded turkey, peppers, onions, black olives and cheese on lime-flavored nacho chips. Top with chunky guac, salsa or sour cream.
Turkey bites -- Top your favorite crackers with a little turkey and a slice of pepper Jack cheese. Microwave until the cheese starts to melt. Add a dollop of salsa or guac.
Mini mexi-pizzas -- Split an English muffin, and spread a little salsa on each half. Top with turkey and shredded cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly. Top with a dollop of sour cream or guac.
Turkey Potato Cheesy Breakfast Casserole | |
Serves: 8 | |
2 | cups cubed turkey |
1 | cup low-fat sour cream |
1 | 10-ounce can cream of |
chicken soup | |
1/4 | cup milk |
1 | cup shredded cheddar |
cheese, divided | |
1 | bag (30 ounces) frozen hash |
brown potatoes, thawed | |
1/2 | onion, diced |
1/2 | cup corn flake cereal |
1 | cup Wholly Guacamole |
In mixing bowl, combine turkey, sour cream, soup, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, hash browns and onion.
Spread in bottom of 2 quart dish (greased).
Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1 hour.
Add additional 1/2 cup of cheese and corn flake cereal, and bake another 5 to 10 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
Let cool for 10 minutes and serve with a dollop of Wholly Guacamole.
Guacamole Turkey Salad | |
Serves: 6 | |
2 | tablespoons canola oil |
1/2 | teaspoon salt, divided |
1 | cup of turkey, diced |
1/4 | teaspoon black pepper |
3/4 | teaspoon cumin, ground |
1 | lime zested |
2 | limes, juiced, divided |
1/4 | teaspoon sugar |
1/4 | teaspoon Mexican |
chili powder | |
1/4 | cup red bell pepper, diced |
1/4 | cup yellow bell pepper, diced |
1/4 | cup red onion, diced |
2 | tablespoons cilantro, |
rough chop | |
1 | cup Wholly Guacamole dip |
Mix oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cumin, sugar, chili powder, lime zest and juice of 1 1/2 limes.
Add to turkey and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes -- do not exceed 30 minutes.
Mix in bell peppers, onion, cilantro, dip, turkey, the rest of the lime juice and remaining salt.
Serve in a pita, on a whole wheat bun, as a lettuce wrap, or with crackers.
Turkey and Corn Enchilada Casserole | ||
Serves: 6 | ||
First Layer | ||
1 | 15-ounce can corn, drained | |
1 | 15-ounce can creamed corn | |
8 | ounces sour cream (non-fat) | |
1/2 | cup ricotta (low-fat) | |
1 | 8 1/2-ounce package corn | |
bread mix | ||
Second Layer | ||
1 | cup turkey, shredded | |
1 | cup shredded cheese | |
1 | cup enchilada sauce, divided | |
Wholly Guacamole dip, | ||
for garnish |
Mix together all first layer ingredients in a casserole dish.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until firm.
Take out of oven, poke fork holes all around it.
Pour 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce over corn bread.
Top with turkey and cheese.
Put back in oven until cheese melts.
Top with remaining enchilada sauce, guacamole dip; serve.
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