Turkey and Ham Crumble

Name: Turkey and Ham Crumble
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 50 g unsalted butter; 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthways and finely sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 50 g plain flour; 700 mL hot chicken or turkey stock; 200 mL double cream; 1 tbsp. wholegrain mustard; 200 g cooked/leftover turkey, shredded; 200 g cooked/leftover ham, shredded; 100 g dried breadcrumbs; Finely grated zest 1 lemon; Small handful parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 50 g Stilton, see intro

A classic white pie sauce topped with crispy breadcrumbs makes for ultimate comfort food. We’ve added Stilton to the topping to use up leftovers, but you can leave it out if you prefer.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesPublished: 12 December 2023

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We've turned any leftover turkey and ham you may have into a creamy crumble to enjoy as ultimate comfort food!

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Yields:

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Cal/Serv:

500

Ingredients

FOR THE FILLING

50 g unsalted butter
2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthways and finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
50 g plain flour
700 ml hot chicken or turkey stock
200 ml double cream
1 Tbsp. wholegrain mustard
200 g cooked/leftover turkey, shredded
200 g cooked/leftover ham, shredded

FOR THE TOPPING

100 g dried breadcrumbs
Finely grated zest 1 lemon
Small handful parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
50 g Stilton, see intro

Directions

1. Step 1For the filling, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook for 8-10min, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1min, until fragrant.
2. Step 2Stir in the flour and cook for 1min. Gradually whisk in the hot stock. Bring to the boil, whisking constantly, then bubble for 5min, until thickened. Stir through the cream, mustard, turkey, ham and some seasoning and bubble for 2min, until slightly thickened. Pour filling into a rough 2.5 litre ovenproof serving dish.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. For the topping, in a medium bowl mix the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, oil and some seasoning. Scatter over the filling, then crumble over the Stilton.
4. Step 4Cook in the oven for 25-30min, or until golden and bubbling, covering with foil if browning too much. Serve with steamed seasonal greens, if you like.

GET AHEAD:

Prepare to end of step 3 up to a day ahead, allowing the filling to cool completely before scattering over the breadcrumb mixture. Cover and chill. To serve, uncover and complete recipe, adding 5-10min to cooking time.