Leftover Turkey Crêpes
What does one do with leftover turkey? Well, in our house, we do two things. First, we boil the bones to make a rich broth, and then make turkey soup. Second, we make these amazing turkey crêpes.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 489kcal
Crêpes
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
Filling
- 1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons Bisto or cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup julienne cut celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1 medium onion, julienne cut
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 4 ounces) r
- 1 ½ cups julienne cut cooked turkey breast
- ½ cup frozen green peas
Crêpes
Whisk milk, egg, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil in 2-cup measuring cup until blended. Add flour; whisk until smooth. When ready to make crêpes, add a small amount of butter to a 7-inch skillet. Heat over medium high heat until hot. Pour 3 Tablespoons batter into pan; quickly tilt to make a thin layer. Brown lightly on both sides. Place on paper towel to cool. Repeat with remaining batter. Makes 5 to 6 crêpes.
Filling
Mix chicken broth and Bisto in a bowl. Set aside.
Heat 1 Tablespoon butter in 12-inch skillet. Sauté celery and onions for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add mushrooms; increase heat to medium high and cook for a minute or two. Reduce the heat to medium and add the turkey. Cook 1 minute, or until the turkey is heated. Add the peas; stir to combine. Add chicken stock mixture; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Allow to cool.
Place ¼ cup filling in center of each crêpe and fold over.
Bake uncovered at 350º F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
Yield: 4 servings.
Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg