Turkey Almond and Cheese Bake  HT  MC British    45mins

Serves  4    Hot   Poultry  Nuts  Leftovers  Main Course  Eggless  Britain  Europe

Ingredients:

   675g/1½lb cooked (leftover) Turkey, diced

   50g/2oz Butter

   75g?3oz Whole Almonds, blanched

   2 tbsp Plain Flour

   720ml/24fl.oz. Milk

   2 tbsp Lemon Juice

   Salt and Black Pepper

   125g/5oz Cheddar Cheese

   25g/1oz Parmesan Cheese

   2 tbsp Freshly Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, Gas Mark 5 and lightly butter a shallow ovenproof dish.

2. Arrange turkey in the bottom of the dish. 

3. Melt half the butter in a pan add the almonds and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden. Sprinkle over the turkey.

4. Melt the remaining butter in the pan and add the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring then add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and mixing well. 

5. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly and cook until smooth and thick.

6. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese. Blend thoroughly until the cheese has melted.

7. Pour the sauce over the turkey and sprinkle with grated parmesan. 

8.Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Serve immediately.

A great recipe to use up any leftover turkey at Christmas or Easter.

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