Christmas Turkey Casserole On A Bed Of Buttered Leeks

This is the ideal Christmas leftover dish that is quick to prepare and only takes 2 hours in the slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• Approximately 500g (1½lb) of leftover turkey
• 50 g (2oz) butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 leeks
• 2 tablespoons red wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
• 2 bay leaves

Steps:

1. Put the slow cooker on high setting.
2. In a large pan, melt the butter and add the sliced leeks.
3. Season with freshly grated black pepper and salt.
4. Cook gently until became softened
5. Spread evenly across the slow cooker base.
6. Strip the remaining turkey meat and discard the carcass.
7. Cut the turkey meat into pieces (bite-sized)
8. In the same pan, heat the olive oil and crushed garlic, cook gently and put the turkey pieces as it starts to crackle.
9. Stir fry for about 10 minutes then add the cranberry sauce and bay leaves.
10. Place them on top of the leeks.
11. Switch the slow cooker to auto or low.
12. Pour the red wine gently and cook for about 2 hours or until needed.
13. Before serving, stir in the cream.
14. This is more delicious if served with potatoes. You may also use whatever vegetables you have.

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