Classic Turkey Divan Recipes

CLASSIC TURKEY DIVAN

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Blend in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken broth. Heat to boiling stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in wine and nutmeg; gently fold in whipping cream and 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese.
• Place hot broccoli in ungreased baking dish, top with turkey slices. Pour sauce over meat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Set oven control to broil and /or 550 degrees. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat just until cheese is golden brown. 5-10 minutes, watch closely.

ONION-TOPPED TURKEY DIVAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Layer broccoli and turkey in baking dish. In medium bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise and milk; stir in cheese. Spread over turkey and broccoli.
• Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with onions. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes longer or until bubbly and broccoli is tender.

TURKEY DIVAN

Steps:

• Cook broccoli according to package directions being sure not to overcook; drain.
• In a 9x13 dish put a layer of broccoli and turkey.
• To prepare sauce mix remaining ingredients except bread crumbs and butter.
• Pour sauce on the turkey and broccoli.
• Top with bread crumbs and butter.
• Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

CHICKEN DIVAN (OR TURKEY DIVAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook broccoli until tender in the microwave.
• Place broccoli in the bottom of a 9 x 11 casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Spread chicken over broccoli.
• Combine mayonnaise, soup, lemon juice and curry powder. Spoon over chicken.
• Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.

SUPREME TURKEY DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium saucepan whisk together the mayonnaise and flour over LOW heat until smooth (1 min.?).
• Gradually stream in milk, whisking constantly, over MED heat until the mixture is thick (but not too thick -- you want a sauce, NOT a custard/pudding).
• Add the cheddar cheese and continue stirring until it's melted.
• Layer the broccoli and the uncooked MINUTE rice (NOT regular rice) in a 12 X 8 baking dish.
• Top with half of the sauce; sprinkle 1/2 of the parmesan over the sauce.
• Arrange the turkey slices over it next; then the remaining sauce; then the remaining parmesan.
• Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 min or until the turkey is cooked (170° with a meat thermometer) through and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
• Variation: Use Chicken in place of the turkey for 'chicken divan'.
• Variation: You can use a different vegetable, but as the recipe is specifically geared towards using broccoli, the recipe may not come out correctly.

TURKEY ASPARAGUS DIVAN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry., In a shallow bowl, beat the egg whites, egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip turkey in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. , In a large skillet, cook turkey in butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Layer each cutlet with a ham slice, two asparagus spears and cheese. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a platter; keep warm.

TURKEY DIVAN

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook broccoli until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and bouillon until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain broccoli and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the sauce and all of the turkey. Spoon remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and edges are bubbly.