As any cook knows, holiday meals can wear you out, especially if you have a big family to feed. Between figuring all of the things that need to be done and making the meal preparation, it can be exhausting. So sometimes it's best to keep it simple, and make a dish that everyone will love, especially the cook.
The people in my family are big fans of turkey leftovers, so I decided to make a different kind of meal as a treat for them. I nickname it my Day-after-casa-roll just fun! It doesn't really have to be made with leftovers, but it works quite well either way. Over the years I've found that when it comes to family meals, a little creativity sure goes along way.
Since I don't always have time to cook a whole turkey, nor to watch it in the oven for 4 hours, I cheat and buy the already cooked turkey breasts to start the dish. They are a little more expensive than doing it yourself, but I think the time saved is well worth the money. And the fact that the turkey is cooked but cold makes this dish easier to make in the long run. I pull all the turkey off the bone and shred it with a fork. A 3-4 pound turkey breast will easily feed 5 people.
The next step is making stuffing. The instant box kind is quick, simple, and works the best for this recipe. Make two boxes and just double all the ingredients. Once it's fluffed, set it aside. If it cools it is easier to use for the casserole step. Once cooled, place in the bottom of a glass casserole dish that has been greased. Sprinkle the cooled turkey over top of the stuffing.
The next layer is gravy. I'll use jarred or canned gravy since it's so easy and just pour it over the stuffing and turkey. Set the casserole dish in a pre-heated 350-degree oven and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure the gravy doesn't bubble over. Now the way I make this dish also requires some biscuits or buns to serve with it. So I'll place those in the oven at this point and pull them out when they're a nice golden brown. Once they've cooled off, I'll spread jellied cranberries on one side of each biscuit and mayonnaise on the other.
Once the casserole is done, use a spatula to cut the meal into small sections to be placed on the rolls (or biscuits). Serve two per person, and see the delight on everyone's face when they take a bite of your delicious, creative dish.
This meal can be adapted to any family's taste - even vegetarians! Now I mix it up sometimes by adding carrots or peas to add some new flavor and for nutrition. My sister makes it with mashed potatoes and sometimes yams too, for a different yummy taste. There's lots of creative ways you can cook up a fun casserole your family is sure to enjoy - it's limited only by your imagination! - 16003
The people in my family are big fans of turkey leftovers, so I decided to make a different kind of meal as a treat for them. I nickname it my Day-after-casa-roll just fun! It doesn't really have to be made with leftovers, but it works quite well either way. Over the years I've found that when it comes to family meals, a little creativity sure goes along way.
Since I don't always have time to cook a whole turkey, nor to watch it in the oven for 4 hours, I cheat and buy the already cooked turkey breasts to start the dish. They are a little more expensive than doing it yourself, but I think the time saved is well worth the money. And the fact that the turkey is cooked but cold makes this dish easier to make in the long run. I pull all the turkey off the bone and shred it with a fork. A 3-4 pound turkey breast will easily feed 5 people.
The next step is making stuffing. The instant box kind is quick, simple, and works the best for this recipe. Make two boxes and just double all the ingredients. Once it's fluffed, set it aside. If it cools it is easier to use for the casserole step. Once cooled, place in the bottom of a glass casserole dish that has been greased. Sprinkle the cooled turkey over top of the stuffing.
The next layer is gravy. I'll use jarred or canned gravy since it's so easy and just pour it over the stuffing and turkey. Set the casserole dish in a pre-heated 350-degree oven and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure the gravy doesn't bubble over. Now the way I make this dish also requires some biscuits or buns to serve with it. So I'll place those in the oven at this point and pull them out when they're a nice golden brown. Once they've cooled off, I'll spread jellied cranberries on one side of each biscuit and mayonnaise on the other.
Once the casserole is done, use a spatula to cut the meal into small sections to be placed on the rolls (or biscuits). Serve two per person, and see the delight on everyone's face when they take a bite of your delicious, creative dish.
This meal can be adapted to any family's taste - even vegetarians! Now I mix it up sometimes by adding carrots or peas to add some new flavor and for nutrition. My sister makes it with mashed potatoes and sometimes yams too, for a different yummy taste. There's lots of creative ways you can cook up a fun casserole your family is sure to enjoy - it's limited only by your imagination! - 16003
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