What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving has came and went and you are still left with a ton of food, and by now the thought of eating another turkey sandwich doesn’t sound to appealing. Heres some recipes you can make with all those leftovers that your family is sure to love. 

Cordon Bleu Casserole 

4 cups Cooked Turkey Breast Meat - cubed
3 cups Extra Lean Ham - cubed
12 ounces Frozen Vegetables, Italian Blend - or equiv.
1 cup Low fat Cheddar Cheese - shredded, divided
1 cup Chopped Onion
1/4 cup Fat-free Chicken Broth
1/3 cup Flour
2 cups Skim Milk
1 1/4 teaspoon Dill Weed - divided
1/8 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/8 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 cup Dry Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons Light Margarine - melted
Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
Coat a X pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, ham, vegetables and 3/4 cup of the cheese; set aside.
In a saucepan, sauté onion in broth until tender. Add flour to form a paste. Gradually add skim milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened, approximately one minute. Add the mustard, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon of the dill weed mix well.
Remove from heat and pour over meat mixture, mixing well. Pour into prepared pan.
Toss breadcrumbs, melted butter and the remaining 1/4-teaspoon dill weed. Stir in remaining 1/4 Cup cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Serves 6-8. 

Leftover Turkey Salad 

3 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey
4 ribs celery - sliced
4 green onions - sliced
1/2 cup toasted pecans - chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper - chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
In a large bowl, combine turkey, celery, onions, pecans and red pepper. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper; stir into turkey mixture. Chill before serving. Serves 6 

Easy Turkey Soup