Turkey Supreme Leftover

Turkey Supreme Leftover

Turkey Supreme (Leftover) is a creamy, layered baked dish that turns holiday turkey into an elegant yet easy comfort meal. Tender turkey is combined with vegetables and a rich sauce, then finished with a golden, cheesy topping. It’s nostalgic, satisfying, and perfect for using up Thanksgiving or roast-dinner leftovers.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love Turkey Supreme

• Elevates leftovers into a “company-worthy” casserole

• Creamy, savory, and well-balanced

• One-dish meal with minimal prep

• Freezer-friendly & make-ahead

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 6)

Base

• 3 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded

• 1½ cups cooked rice or egg noodles (optional but traditional)

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans)

Supreme Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups chicken or turkey broth

• ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half

• ¼ cup sour cream

• ½ tsp salt (to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp poultry seasoning or dried thyme

Topping

• 1 cup shredded cheddar, Colby-Jack, or Swiss

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• ½ cup buttered breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

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🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.

2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

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2️⃣ Make the Supreme Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute until smooth.

3. Gradually whisk in broth; cook until thickened.

4. Stir in cream, sour cream, salt, pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning.

5. Remove from heat.

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3️⃣ Assemble the Casserole

1. Spread rice or noodles evenly in the dish (if using).

2. Layer turkey and vegetables over the base.

3. Pour sauce evenly over everything.

4. Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan.

5. Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter and scatter on top.

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4️⃣ Bake

• Bake 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden.

• Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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🌟 Variations & Upgrades

• Creamier: Add 2 tbsp cream cheese to the sauce

• No-Rice Version: Skip starch and add more vegetables

• Herb-Forward: Add fresh parsley, sage, or tarragon

• Crispy Onion Top: Replace breadcrumbs with fried onions

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🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerate: Up to 4 days

• Freeze (unbaked): Up to 2 months

• Bake from frozen: 180°C / 350°F for 50 minutes (covered), then uncover 10 minutes

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Cranberry sauce or lingonberry jam

• Steamed broccoli or buttered peas

• Simple green salad

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🏆 Pro Tip

For true retro “Supreme” flavor, add 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce to the cream sauce—it deepens savoriness without overpowering the dish.

OTHER RECIPES

Turkey Leftover Recipes Ingredients:

* 1/4 cup butter
* 1/4 cup flour
* 1 cup hot chicken broth
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* dash pepper
* 1 cup half-and-half
* sliced turkey breast, about 12 to 16 ounces
* cooked rice or noodles
* 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped toasted* almonds

Turkey Leftover Recipes Instructions:

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. 

Pour hot chicken broth into the flour mixture and stir until smooth. 

Add salt and pepper. 

Heat half-and-half in a separate saucepan or in microwave, then add to the thickened sauce. 

Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

 Serve sauce hot over sliced turkey breast and rice or noodles. Sprinkle with toasted chopped almonds if desired.

Serves 4 persons....enjoy the Turkey leftover !

*To toast nuts, spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes. Or, toast in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown and aromatic.
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