Kentucky Kreamed Turkey

This is a wonderful and traditional Kentucky turkey recipe with origins in Northern Kentucky. It can be served with brown rice, whole grain toast Hot Brown style, puff pastry shells, or any of your own favorite foundations. Try serving it over leftover dressing for a really yummy Thanksgiving rewind.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings: 6 to 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 262

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 cups diced cooked turkey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cup whole milk
½ cup hot Tasty Turkey Broth (if you don't have any pre-made, you can use the juice from roasting your turkey)
¾ cup sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons fresh ground whole wheat flour
1 small jar (2 ounces) diced pimiento, drained
seasoned salt, to taste
ground white pepper (traditional), or fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Dice or shred the turkey. Slice the mushrooms (I purchase mine pre-sliced in the package).
In a deep frying pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Sauté the mushrooms until golden and tender.
Add the flour; stir until smooth.
Slowly pour in the milk and broth, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Add the pimiento, turkey, and seasoned salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, but do not boil.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 530mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 310IUCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can substitute chicken for turkey, or chicken broth for Tasty Turkey Broth, and it will turn out just as well. Very high in selenium and high in niacin.

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