Turkey a la King

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Turkey a la king (a riff on chicken a la king) is one of the best ways to reinvent your Thanksgiving leftovers. It features a creamy gravy that's rich with mushrooms and cooked turkey. Serve it over toast for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
6 slices bread, toasted

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour and sugar until a paste forms.
Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add cream, turkey and mushrooms; heat through. Serve with toast.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 297 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

This is a smart way to use up leftover turkey. You might want to make a double batch! —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

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