Potted (Leftover) Turkey

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Delicious Potted (Leftover) Turkey Recipe for the Day After Thanksgiving

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

240 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

Fat

44g

After the excitement of a Thanksgiving feast, the day after can often feel like a let-down. However, there are plenty of creative ways to use up leftover turkey. Potted turkey is a traditional English dish that involves combining cooked turkey with spices and butter, then storing it in a jar or bowl in the refrigerator to set. This dish is perfect for snacking on throughout the day or serving as a light meal with crackers or toasted bread. Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, it is a tasty way to use up leftovers and keep the holiday spirit going for a few more days.

Instructions

1.	Chop up the leftover turkey into small pieces and place in a bowl.
2.	Add softened butter, cayenne pepper, grated nutmeg, and lemon juice to the bowl with the turkey and mix thoroughly.
3.	Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
4.	Pour melted butter over the top of the turkey mixture, making sure to cover all areas with the butter.
5.	Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to set for at least a few hours, or overnight.
6.	When ready to serve, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
7.	Serve with crackers or toasted bread for a delicious snack or light meal.

PROS

Potted turkey is a tasty way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or other holiday meals.

The addition of spices and butter makes this dish flavorful and satisfying.

This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

CONS

The preparation of this dish requires leftover turkey, so it may not be possible to make it at other times of the year.

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the addition of butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of turkey in this recipe provides a good source of protein, which is important for building and repairing muscle tissue.
Turkey is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, potassium, and selenium.
However, the addition of butter to the recipe increases the fat and calorie content significantly, making this more of an indulgent treat than a health food.

	8 ounces leftover cooked turkey , brown and white meat
	3 ounces softened butter
	1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
	nutmeg , grated
	1/4 lemon , juice of , only
	butter , for melting