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Tender turkey pieces coated with a velvety, savory sauce with vegetables

Leftover Turkey Fricassee

A creamy, comforting French-inspired dish that transforms leftover turkey into a hearty, flavorful meal. It's perfect for post-holiday dinners.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSodium: 540mgSugar: 6g

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups leftover cooked turkey cubed or shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken or turkey stock
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half for creamier texture
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms. Cook 6–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  • Sprinkle flour over vegetables. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  • Slowly whisk in stock, followed by milk. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
  • Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked turkey. Simmer gently 5–7 minutes until heated through.
  • Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken if no turkey is available.
  • To lighten it up, use low-fat milk and less butter.
  • To make gluten-free, replace flour with cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water).
Keyword easy dinner, holiday recipe, one-pot recipe, turkey recipe
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