Low Carb Leftover Turkey Christmas Pie Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
4.8/5
(2539 reviews)
Low Carb Leftover Turkey Christmas Pie
Zylo Recipes

Description

This luxuriously rich and creamy holiday pie offers a delightful way to repurpose leftover cooked turkey. Imagine a savory pie, its foundation a velvety, cheese-infused sauce, generously studded with tender, shredded turkey, vibrant low-carb vegetables, and the satisfying saltiness of pancetta. Aromatic herbs weave their magic throughout, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Topping it all off is a delicate parmesan cauliflower mash, lending a comforting and subtly nutty finish. This pie is a wonderful option for families to savor in the days following a festive celebration. Born from the idea of creatively using holiday leftovers, this recipe transforms cooked turkey into a culinary masterpiece.

Feel free to use meat from any part of the bird, ensuring that no delicious morsel goes to waste. If turkey isn't available, cooked chicken or holiday ham can easily step in as a substitute, offering their own unique flavor profiles that complement the other ingredients beautifully. This hearty pie is a great choice for a comforting dinner.

Since the recipe cleverly utilizes leftover turkey, it also presents the perfect opportunity to incorporate any remaining low-carb vegetables you may have on hand. Consider diced bell peppers, sautéed mushrooms, or even steamed green beans, each adding its own textural and flavorful dimension to the pie. Serve this warming pie with a vibrant vegetable hash or refreshing leftover holiday salads for a complete and satisfying meal.

The combination of creamy filling, savory meats, and subtly sweet vegetables makes each bite an experience to be savored. The parmesan cauliflower mash adds a touch of elegance, elevating this leftover creation into a dish worthy of any special occasion. Each spoonful is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
47 min
Total Time
59 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 bowls serving
C
Calories
800 Kcal

C
Carbs
15 g
Fi
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
45 g

C
Fats
60 g
Saturated Fats 25 g
Unsaturated Fats 30 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 600 mg
Potassium 400 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Cauliflower Florets by Flavorite
    Cauliflower Florets by Flavorite
    3 cup
    2.
    Unsalted Butter
    Unsalted Butter
    3 tablespoon
    3.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    2 clove
    4.
    Celery, Raw
    Celery, Raw
    2 medium - stalk - 7 1/2" to 8" long
    5.
    Kale
    Kale
    2 cup
    6.
    Diced Pancetta by Waitrose
    Diced Pancetta by Waitrose
    2 ounce
    7.
    Cream Cheese Spread
    Cream Cheese Spread
    2 tablespoon
    8.
    Parmesan Cheese
    Parmesan Cheese
    2 tablespoon, grated
    9.
    Cooked Turkey
    Cooked Turkey
    1-½ cup
    10.
    Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can
    Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can
    1-⅓ cup
    11.
    Cheddar Cheese
    Cheddar Cheese
    1 cup, grated
    12.
    Salt, Sea Salt
    Salt, Sea Salt
    1 teaspoon
    13.
    Sage, Dried
    Sage, Dried
    1 teaspoon
    14.
    Rosemary, Fresh
    Rosemary, Fresh
    1 teaspoon
    15.
    White Onion
    White Onion
    ½ medium - 2 1/2" diameter
    16.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ⅛ teaspoon

Instructions

    1.
    Add the cauliflower florets to a saucepan of boiling water. Reduce to a simmer and cook the cauliflower for 10 minutes until soft enough to mash. Drain, then set aside to steam dry.
    2.
    While the cauliflower is cooking, melt a tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan over a low/medium heat. Finely dice the onion, thinly slice the garlic and celery and finely chop the rosemary. Add to the pan along with the pancetta. Cook through until the pancetta is golden and the vegetables are tender and fragrant. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set to one side.
    3.
    Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan and add the cream cheese. Set over a low/medium heat and stir together until melted. Add the chicken stock and grated cheddar along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well to combine, cooking gently until you have a thick and creamy sauce. You may use an alternative stock such as vegetable if preferred.
    4.
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse the kale and pat dry, discarding any tough stalks. Add to the pan and stir through the sauce. Cook gently until just wilted, then remove the pan from the heat.
    5.
    Add a tablespoon of butter and the grated parmesan to the cooked cauliflower. Season with salt and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash the cauliflower to your preferred consistency.
    6.
    Roughly chop or shred the cooked turkey. Add the turkey to the pan with the kale and cheese sauce along with the vegetable and pancetta mix. Stir everything together well to combine.
    7.
    Spoon the filling mixture into a medium-sized oven dish. Spoon the cauliflower mash over the mixture, creating an even layer. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until piping hot through, the filling is bubbling, and the mash is golden. Serve with your preferred Keto sides or holiday leftovers!