Best Crescent Topped Turkey Amandine Recipes

CHICKEN OR TURKEY AMANDINE

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I love recipes that use up leftover turkey and chicken....I always seem to have extra when a roast a bird, and sometimes I just don't want to use the excess for sandwiches.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 c butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 c milk
2 Tbsp dry white wine
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch pepper
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 c cooked turkey or chicken, diced
1 c frozen english peas, thawed
1/3 c slivered almonds, toasted and divided
3 Tbsp fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
2. Add the wine, salt, and pepper to the white sauce. Stir well. Gradually stir about 1/4 of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Then add the egg yolks to the hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the diced chicken or turkey, peas, and 2 tablespoons to the white sauce in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4. Pour the chicken/turkey mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining almonds and the breadcrumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5. Broil 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Enjoy!

CRESCENT TURKEY CASSEROLE

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How do you make a dinner of turkey and vegetables really appealing to kids? You turn it into a pie, of course! My version tastes classic, but won't take much time at all. -Daniela Essman, Perham, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (about 10 ounces), thawed
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a saucepan, mix first 4 ingredients until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables and turkey; cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles; arrange over turkey mixture. Bake until casserole is heated through and topping is golden brown, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.