What to Do with your Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey 2
Turkey Enchiladas
You can fix turkey enchiladas just like you would chicken enchiladas with your favorite sauce, tortillas and cheese. Just shred the white and dark meat turkey, (aiming for thw white because it has 3 times less fat) and heat it with some cheese and enchilada sauce. Spoon the mixture on flour or corn tortillas and roll them up.
Place the tortilla rolls in a greased baking dish and top with more enchilada sauce and plenty of low-fat cheese. Then bake them up until the cheese is nice and bubbly. They are a great way to use turkey in something that has a completely different flavor.
We love the 75% reduced fat Cabot Sharp Cheddar, great flavor and works well in recipes, but with a lot less fat and calories.
Turkey Wraps
Tired of turkey sandwiches? Use a tortilla instead. Pile on lettuce, raw veggies and plenty of turkey. Top with some ranch dressing and roll it up for a portable lunch or snack.
Another fun idea is to mix shredded turkey with a little mayonnaise, some chopped apple, grapes and a few walnuts for a turkey salad wrap.
Again, keep in mind that the white meat has a lot less fat than the dark meat turkey.
Turkey Salad
Make a gorgeous, colorful salad, using all the vegetables you can find in the store. Add sliced turkey to the top and add your favorite salad dressing.
Or make a turkey Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, turkey, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.
You can also make traditional turkey salad as you would chicken salad, but beware of the mayonaisse, which can pile on the calories to an otherwise not too fattening few slices of white meat turkey.
Turkey Chili
Shred your leftover turkey and cook it along with beans, tomatoes and your favorite chili seasonings. Of course you can also toss in any leftover veggies like corn or green beans, and cook them right along with the rest of the chili ingredients. Serve with cornbread for a hearty treat.
The main thing to keep in mind is not to allow your turkey to hang around for too many day in the fridge. If you know your family tend not to like leftovers, just freeze the turkey, and use it later in the month, in any one of these great recipes.
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