Sweet & Savory - Terrific Turkey Pot Pie

Are you looking for some great ideas of what to do with that leftover turkey from holiday meals?  Well, here is one answer for you!  This turkey pot pie is sure to please your dinner guests.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1 can cut green beans, drained
• 3 cups cooked turkey, diced
• 2 cups cooked rice (I used long grain brown rice)
• 1 cup mayo (or yogurt if you desire less calories)
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp. freshly ground salt, optional
• 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• a few drops hot sauce (I prefer to use Cajun Sunshine)
• two pie crusts for a 9-10 inch pie plate (you can make your own or purchase those pre-fab jobs in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Saute onions and peppers in olive oil.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly.
• Place bottom pie crust in pie plate.
• Spoon turkey mixture into pie plate.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
• Place top pie crust over cheese and make 4-5 slits in crust.
• Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour or until top crust is golden brown.

HELPFUL HINTS & SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• This pie is delicious served with turkey gravy.
• Serve with rolls or garlic bread and salad.
• This pie freezes well if you desire to make it ahead, place in freezer, and bake at a later date.

Happy Holiday Dining!

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Sweet & Savory Monday ~~ El Quicko Crustless Crab Quiche

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 ounces flaked crab meat
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 4 eggs
• 1 - 4 oz. can diced mild green chilies
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
• 1/2 tsp. powdered mustard
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Dash Hot Hungarian Paprika

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Spray a 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl combine the crab meat, cheese, and onions.
• Press the mixture over the bottom and up sides of sprayed pie plate.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, diced green chilies, salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper.
• Pour over crab mixture.
• Sprinkle with Hot Hungarian Paprika.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS &/OR SUBSTITUTES:

• You can use either fresh crab meat or imitation crab.
• Egg whites can be substituted for regular eggs.
• Any variety of cheese can be added.
• Shelled and deveined shrimp may be substituted for the crab.
• Evaporated skimmed milk can be used instead of the regular canned milk.
• This is a meal that can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
• You could use a bottom crust for the recipe if you so desired. Baking time would be increased to approximately one hour at 350 degrees. Insert a knife into center of quiche.  If it comes out clean, the quiche is thoroughly cooked.
• A variety of condiments, garnishes and/or veggies could be served with it.

Here's to healthy eating and happy dining!

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