November 29, 2024

Hello Foodie Friends

Literally endless possibilities for your leftovers from casseroles and soups to sandwiches, pies and paninis right? If you're looking for another great idea this is a new one and actually gives you a little bit of the best flavors in each serving! (maybe not for those who don't like their food touching ;)

Our TURKEY CRESCENT RING recipe is savory stuffed with leftover turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce all wrapped in a buttery crescent roll ring. So unload the Thanksgiving leftovers from the fridge and make this easy weeknight dinner tonight. A great way to use up all those leftovers before they go bad.

Enjoy!
Marzee
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TURKEY CRESCENT RING

INGREDIENTS:
2 9-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup cooked mashed potatoes
1 cup stuffing
2 cups diced, cooked turkey, chopped
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
Freshly chopped parsley

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 375 degrees spray a large baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Place a small bowl or saucer about 5" in the center of the sheet as a guide for your ring. Separate dough into 16 triangles. Looking down from above lay 4 of the triangles flat side touching the bowl and point facing out to 12-oclock position, 3-oclock, 6 oclock, then 9 oclock. Add 4 more triangles placed between each of the first to form a complete circle. Continue laying rest of the triangles alternating evenly around the ring until all placed. Remove the bowl and press down on dough slightly to seal. You should have a ring that resembles a sun.

Heat the potatoes and stuffing slightly so they are easier to spread. Spread the mashed potatoes first evenly around the bases of triangles all around the complete ring. Add the stuffing layer evenly over the top of the potatoes. Layer the turkey evenly on top of the stuffing. Place dollops of cranberry sauce around the circle over the turkey and gently spread. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Fold each triangle tip up over the filling towards the center and tuck gently under the center to secure it. Repeat with each roll until the ring is complete. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the turkey ring to cool 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve it with gravy for dipping.

MARZEE's CORNER

SOME OF THE LESSER ADDRESSED LEFTOVERS: You can get creative with some of these extra ingredients too!

VEGETABLES

Frittata or Omelet - Mix into eggs for a quick breakfast or dinner. Veggie Bowls - Pair with grains like rice, quinoa, or farro and a drizzle of dressing or sauce. Soups or Purees - Blend roasted veggies like carrots or sweet potatoes into a creamy soup. Pizza Topping - Sprinkle over a pre-made crust with cheese and marinara. Stir-Fry - Reheat with soy sauce, garlic, and a dash of sesame oil.


BREAD

Bread Pudding - Transform stale bread into a delicious dessert by baking it with a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. Croutons - Cube the bread, season with olive oil and herbs, then toast to make your own croutons for soups or salads. French Toast - Use leftover bread to make French toast by dipping it in an egg batter and frying it in a pan.

CHEESES

Mac and Cheese - Use leftover cheese to make a creamy mac and cheese or to add to sauces. Grilled Cheese - Make a gourmet grilled cheese by layering different cheeses from your leftovers. Cheese Omelette - Fold leftover cheese into eggs for a quick omelette.