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Four Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Turkey Leftovers.

Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Turkey Leftovers

Need a fun, no-stress way to reinvent your holiday leftovers? These Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Turkey Leftovers are warm, flaky, deeply savoury, and honestly irresistible! They look like something you picked up from a fancy bakery, but they come together with the ease of making a turkey sandwich. A handful of turkey, a scoop of roasted veggies, a spoonful of leftover gravy, and a square of puff pastry on top. Into the oven they go and out comes pure comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time: 15 to 30 minutes 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine North American / Comfort Food
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 1 cup leftover turkey roughly chopped
  • 1 cup leftover roasted vegetables carrots, Brussels sprouts, onions, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup leftover stuffing crumbled
  • ¼ cup frozen peas
  • ¾ cup leftover gravy plus more for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Pastry

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed in the refrigerator
  • Neutral oil for brushing the parchment
  • 1 egg lightly whisked

Finishing

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Fresh parsley or chives finely chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly brush the parchment with oil.

Form the Tarts

  • Divide the leftover turkey, roasted vegetables, stuffing, and peas into four compact rectangular mounds on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between each mound. Spoon a little gravy over each mound and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Prepare the Puff Pastry

  • On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll the puff pastry into a 10 by 13-inch rectangle with a rolling pin. Cut into four equal rectangles and place one puff pastry rectangle over each mound of filling, pressing gently around the edges so the pastry seals to the baking sheet.

Chill for Maximum Puff

  • Refrigerate the tray for 15 to 30 minutes. For a faster option, freeze the tray for 10 to 15 minutes. Cold filling and cold pastry help the pastry puff properly. Avoid baking at room temperature.

Score and Egg Wash

  • Lightly score the tops of the pastry with 2 or 3 shallow lines. Brush with the whisked egg.

Bake

  • Bake at 400°F until the pastry is puffed and golden brown:
    - From chilled: 22 to 25 minutes
    - From frozen: 23 to 26 minutes
    Check on the earlier side for a lighter bake, or go longer for a deeper golden crust like ours.

Flip and Finish

  • Let the tarts rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip each one onto a plate so the filling side is facing up. Add a scoop of mashed potatoes and a spoonful of cranberry sauce. Pour warm gravy over the mashed potatoes and garnish with herbs if you like.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve with extra gravy and leftover warmed cranberry sauce on the side. Optional: Sprinkle with chopped chives and add a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet and savoury twist.

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Notes

TIPS
  • Cold ingredients produce the best puff.
  • Space tarts evenly so heat can circulate.
  • Scoring helps the pastry rise without cracking.
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