Creamed Turkey over Rice

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kathi Parker

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 12, 2022

THIS IS one of our favorite ways to have leftover turkey. When I buy a turkey for my family of five, I choose the largest one I can find so we are sure to have plenty of leftovers. This recipe is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious. -Kathi Parker, Hendersonville, North Carolina

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Creamed Turkey over Rice

Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cubed Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon diced pimientos, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Hot cooked long grain and wild rice mix
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat; stir in the turkey, milk, cheese, pimientos, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Serve over rice.