Turkey Squares
Submitted by kristyintx
Cooked turkey mixed with bread crumbs, eggs, cream, celery, and a squeeze of lemon, baked in a water bath until firm and sliceable. Cut into squares and serve with warm gravy for a retro classic.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsHere’s a vintage recipe that deserves a comeback. Think of it as a savory turkey custard you can slice into neat squares.
Cooked turkey gets mixed with bread crumbs, beaten eggs, cream, turkey stock, diced celery, onion, parsley, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. Baked gently in a water bath, the mixture sets up firm enough to cut into tidy portions.
Ladle warm turkey gravy over each square and you’ve got a dish that feels like Sunday dinner at grandma’s house.
Kitchen Tips
- The water bath is essential; it ensures gentle, even cooking so the eggs don’t curdle
- Let it rest 5 minutes after baking for the cleanest squares
- A sharp knife dipped in hot water makes slicing easier
- Use homemade turkey gravy for the best pairing, but jarred works in a pinch
Ingredients
Directions
Mix together first nine ingredients, add salt and pepper and place in a lightly buttered baking dish .
Set the dish in a larger oven-proof dish and add water to a depth of ½ inch.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350℉ (180℃) F for 50 to 60 minutes.
Cut into squares and serve with the turkey gravy (heated).
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