Leftovers Solved: Turkey Picante Pie

I know it isn’t quite Thanksgiving yet but I am already having dreams {nightmares?} about swimming in leftover turkey. No matter how well we plan, we always seem to have a ton of leftover turkey. This recipe is a great way to to use some of that leftover turkey. Another benefit: you can freeze it and use it later!

What You’ll Need:
2 cups cooked, chopped turkey breast
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
2/3 cup picante sauce
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 large zucchini, diced
1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 frozen deep dish pie crust

Let’s Make It:
1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2) Combine the turkey, onion, garlic, picante sauce, cumin, salt, diced tomatoes, zucchini, olives and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Stir well to combine.

3) Pour mixture into deep dish pie crust. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.

4) Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

To Freeze:
If you want to freeze this for you use later, pour the mixture from step 2 above into a ziploc bag and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator the day prior to cooking. Proceed with steps 3 and 4 once thawed.

What do you do with your leftover turkey?

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Comments

WTFab says:

November 14, 2012 at 4:12 am

Looks great! I’ll have to keep this in mind for all the turkey leftovers I’m about to have at the end of next week Would love it if you linked up on my blog hop http://www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you’d like to follow each other!

Jessi @ Practically Functional says:

November 14, 2012 at 10:29 pm

Yum, sounds great! I make a lot of turkey sandwiches or salads with my leftovers usually.

Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

Bethany@http://thislittleestate.blogspot.ca/ says:

November 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Love this! Looks delicous and pretty simple! Just what I need for a weeknight meal!

Christine says:

November 18, 2012 at 11:27 pm

I soooo WANT SOME Shannah!! It looks soooo good!

Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

Sandy says:

November 19, 2012 at 8:02 pm

I’m always looking for new ways to use left over turkey and this sounds really good.. will surly try it!
Thanks so much for sharing
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your
family..
Sandy

Michelle's Tasty Creations says:

November 20, 2012 at 5:31 pm

Shannah,
This looks scrumptious! I love NEW ideas for my leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The old ones are getting, well OLD! Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday
Michelle

Susan Zentmyer says:

November 21, 2012 at 12:15 am

This looks delicious! A great way to use the inevitable leftover turkey. I’d love for you to share this at Tuesday’s Table for the Holidays – http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesdays-table-holiday-ideas.html

Barbara Rosenzweig says:

November 22, 2012 at 3:52 pm

Yummy!! I’ll try it!

Alderberry Hill says:

November 25, 2012 at 1:15 pm

Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill, you are being featured later today!!