**Kickstart Your Thanksgiving Feast with Delicious Turkey Cups: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
As the aroma of roasted turkey fills the air, heralding the arrival of Thanksgiving, it's time to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the spirit of togetherness and gratitude. Among the many delectable dishes that grace the Thanksgiving table, turkey cups stand out as a delightful appetizer or side dish that tantalizes taste buds and sets the tone for a memorable feast. These crispy cups, filled with a savory blend of turkey, vegetables, and herbs, offer a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
This article presents a curated collection of turkey cup recipes, each with its own unique twist and culinary flair. From the classic turkey cups with stuffing, a harmonious blend of flavors that evokes the essence of Thanksgiving, to the innovative turkey cups with cranberry sauce, a vibrant and tangy complement to the rich turkey filling, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and culinary desires. Additionally, the vegetarian turkey cups, a delightful plant-based alternative, offer a hearty and flavorful option for those seeking a meatless indulgence.
TURKEY VEGGIE MEATLOAF CUPS
This super-delicious and incredibly easy recipe has become one of my absolute favorites. I pass it on to everyone I know, and they all rave about it too!
Provided by Amy Holmberg
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Place zucchini, onions, and red bell pepper into a food processor, and pulse several times until finely chopped but not liquefied. Place the vegetables into a bowl, and mix in ground turkey, couscous, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly combined. Fill each prepared muffin cup about 3/4 full. Top each cup with about 1 teaspoon of barbecue sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Internal temperature of a muffin measured by an instant-read meat thermometer should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 244.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE CUPS
Such a cool idea for a light lunch or even an appetizer simply served in small lettuce leaves. When I want to make it easier for my kids to eat, I mix it all up with shredded lettuce and serve in a bowl. -Diana Rios, Lytle, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and, if desired, chili sauce until blended. In a large skillet, cook turkey and celery 6-9 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain., Add ginger and garlic to turkey; cook 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture, water chestnuts and carrot; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in rice; heat through. Serve in lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMED TURKEY IN TOAST CUPS
This is delicious as an appetizer or serve three as a light meal. The perfect solution for your leftover turkey!
Provided by LORRISMYTH
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Roll bread slices flat on a work surface using a rolling pin. Brush 1 side of each flattened bread slice with melted butter. Fit bread slices into muffin cups, butter-side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cups are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and gradually stir cream of mushroom soup and milk into onion mixture until smooth; add Italian seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir turkey into soup mixture; cook and stir until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Place 2 or 3 bread cups on each place. Ladle soup mixture into each cup; top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 586.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SPICY TURKEY LETTUCE CUPS WITH RED PEPPER JELLY
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, ginger, garlic and jalapeno; cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high and add the turkey and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the water chestnuts, carrots, red pepper jelly and soy sauce; cook, stirring, until the carrots are slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to a bowl, and top with the scallion greens and cilantro sprigs. Serve with lettuce leaves.
- Combine the preserves, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a brisk simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a jar and cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
ASIAN LETTUCE CUPS WITH SPICY GROUND TURKEY FILLING
Having two teenage boys and trying to stay on a diet can be impossible. I am really trying to reduce my carbs and I found this recipe on kalyn's kitchen blog. They loved it! Good for a phase 1 South Beach diet too.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the onion and saute for about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger root and saute about 1 minute more.
- Add ground turkey and break apart, then add soy sauce, chili garlic and fish sauce if using. Cook until the turkey is brown and crumbling apart and the sauce is slightly reduce, about 5 minutes.
- When turkey is done, add chopped cilantro and cook 1-2 minutes more. Serve filling and lettuce leaves in separate bowl, with chopped peanuts in another. Fill lettuce leaves with filling and add chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 1120.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 38
TANGY TURKEY TACO CUPS
Serve these hand-held biscuit cups as a snack for game day, or as an easy family main dish.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Borden Cheese
Time 14m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Separate 6 biscuits into 2 rounds each. Gently stretch each round into a 5-inch circle. Press into cups of a non-stick muffin tin.
- Lightly oil a skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in skillet, separating into small pieces as it browns. When turkey is no longer pink, turn heat down to medium-low. Add taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce; continue cooking until heat through, about 5 minutes.
- Fill biscuit-lined muffin cups with turkey mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until browned and hot, about 13 minutes.
- Divide each slice of cheese into quarters, and place one-quarter slice on top of each filled cup.
- Bake 3 minutes more, or until cheese is melted.
- Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes, then place on a rack until cool enough to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 889.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
ASIAN LETTUCE CUPS WITH SPICY GROUND TURKEY FILLING
Categories turkey
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Instructions: Chop onion and set aside. Peel ginger root, then grate with the large side of a cheese grater, and chop garlic if using fresh garlic. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add onion and saute about 2 minutes, then add garlic and ginger root and saute about one minute more. Add ground turkey to frying pan (with a bit more oil if needed) and break apart and spread out with turner, then add soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Cook until the turkey is brown and crumbling apart, and the sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. While turkey cooks, wash and chop fresh cilantro to make 1 cup. Remove the core end from lettuce, separate leaves, and wash in salad spinner and spin dry (or wash under running water and dry with paper towels.) Chop peanuts and put in small bowl to serve at the table. When turkey is done, add chopped cilantro and cook 1-2 minutes more. Serve filling and lettuce leaves in separate bowls, with chopped peanuts in another small bowl. Each person takes a lettuce leaf, fills with desired amount of turkey mixture, adds chopped peanuts, and then eats the mixture.
TURKEY POTPIE CUPS
My children always look forward to turkey or chicken leftovers since I created this recipe. Refrigerated flaky biscuits make perfect individual potpie crusts. -Karen Woodard, Mustang, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit into an 8-in. circle. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of eight greased 8-oz. ramekins., In a large saucepan, combine the turkey, gravy, vegetables, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle onions into ramekins; top with turkey mixture. In a small bowl, combine potatoes and milk; spread over tops. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
TURKEY CUPS
These mini pot pies made from turkey leftovers are yummy. They are easy to make and a great way to use leftover turkey and gravy. The biscuit part bakes perfectly - crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The filling of these turkey cups has just the right amount of gravy, turkey, and veggies. Melting cheese on top is a delicious...
Provided by Nicole Szonye Rhodes
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Spray three 6 cup muffin pans with cooking oil (or one 12 and one 6 cup pan). You'll make a total of 16 turkey cups.
- 2. Gently pull each biscuit to about double it's original size. Gently press each one into a cup being sure to completely fill the cup and the top edge is at or above the top of the cups.
- 3. Mix leftover turkey, gravy, and vegetables. Add seasoning if the gravy was not previously seasoned. A pinch of sage and marjoram can be used if you do not have poultry seasoning.
- 4. Put a heaping tablespoon of the mix into each cup until there is a small mound above the edge of the pastry.
- 5. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on top.
- 6. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 22 minutes or until the cups are golden brown.
- 7. If you prefer to make a small pot pie, split biscuit tops in half. Place one half in the muffin tin, add chicken mixture and top the muffin with the other half of the biscuit. Be sure to prick with a fork or toothpick.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Aim for organic and locally grown produce and meats whenever possible.
- Follow the recipe carefully, but don't be afraid to make substitutions based on your own taste preferences and dietary restrictions. For example, you can use different types of cheese, vegetables, and herbs.
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the vegetables and herbs. Using a grater is a good alternative to chop the vegetables.
- Be sure to preheat the oven before baking the turkey cups. This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
- Keep an eye on the turkey cups while they are baking. Remove them from the oven when they are browned and cooked through, but not overcooked.
Conclusion:
Turkey cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that are perfect for any occasion. They can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them a great option for busy weeknights. With their flavorful filling and crispy wonton wrappers, turkey cups are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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