Creamed Turkey With Mushrooms and Peas

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 09/10/19
Creamed turkey with mushrooms and peas

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
790 Calories
36g Fat
17g Carbs
96g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 790
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 328mg 109%
Sodium 924mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Protein 96g
Calcium 155mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This tasty creamed turkey is extremely versatile comfort food. It can be served over a large variety of items, including toast, puff pastry shells, biscuits, cornbread, noodles, or any other starch that suits you. 

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms (sliced)
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or more milk)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons pimiento (drained)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup frozen peas (cooked)
  • 3 cups diced turkey (cooked)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for creamed turkey
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  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

    Melt the butter in a saucepan
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  3. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned.

    Add the mushrooms
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  4. Stir in the flour until well absorbed.

    Stir in flour
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  5. Slowly add the milk and broth, stirring constantly.

    Add broth
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  6. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until hot.

    Cook while stirring
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  7. Serve and enjoy!