Don’t waste the turkey!

The proverbial “everybody” uses leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make sandwiches the next day, and maybe a pot of soup, right? Here’s a recipe for something a little different to make from your leftover bird:

Turkey-broccoli quiche

Ingredients:

1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked

3/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon butter

3/4 cup chopped cooked turkey

1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

3 eggs

1 1/4 cups half-and-half

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook broccoli and onion, stirring frequently, until tender. Drain.

Sprinkle broccoli, onion, turkey and cheese into pie shell.

In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly, then beat in half-and-half, curry powder and salt. Pour egg mixture over turkey-and-broccoli mixture. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325° and continue baking for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Source: About.com’s Southern Food section