What To Do With Leftover Turkey? Five Awesome Meals for After the Holidays..

The Holiday's are almost here and you promised your self that this year, you would not let the leftover turkey go to waste...But what are you going to do with it?

It's easy! There are so many websites online that offer some really great recipes for left over turkey, below I've listed five of them to help get your started, as well as some simple tips for dealing with the leftover turkey!

Turkey Soup

Ingredients
1 1/2 c. of shredded cooked turkey
1 diced avocado
1 (28 oz) can of whole peeled tomatoes
1 (4 oz) can of chopped green chili peppers
1 c. of shredded cheese
2 chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of crushed garlic
1 tbsp. of lime juice
1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp.of ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
4 c. of vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. of dried cilantro

Directions
First you want to take a large pot over medium flame.
Now combine turkey, broth, canned tomatoes, green chilies, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and lime juice.
Next you wan to season with cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper.
You will want to let this come to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer approx.15 to 20 minutes.
Then you can add in avocado and cilantro, and cook 15 to 20 more minutes, until let soup thickened.
Ladle into bowls and serve.
Add shredded cheese for extra oomph!

Source: http://www.grouprecipes.com/1216/turkey-soup.html

TIP ~ You can freeze your leftover soup in plastic or glass containers for up to 3 months!

LEFT OVER TURKEY CASSEROLE

4 c. turkey, boned & cut in sm. pieces
2 c. macaroni
4 c. turkey broth or chicken broth
1 c. Velveeta cheese (approximately)
6 slices bread, toasted
1 stick butter, melted

Put prepared turkey in 8"x13" loaf pan. Layer macaroni over turkey that has been cooked in water until done and drained. Heat broth in pan and then thicken with flour, then add Velveeta cheese and continue to heat until cheese is melted and has a very cheesy taste. Pour over macaroni and turkey.

Toast bread and break. Melt butter in skillet, add broken pieces of toast and stir until bread has absorbed butter. Spread on top of casserole. Heat in 350 degree oven until heated through, approximately 30 minutes.