Creamed Turkey with Pastry Pillows

1. 1

   Let one 17 ounce package frozen puff pastry stand at room temperature 20 minutes to thaw slightly.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

3. 3

   Unfold one sheet of pastry; cut along fold lines to make three 10x3 inchrectangles; cut each rectangle crosswise into 3 pieces.

4. 4

   Place pastry pieces on large cookie sheet.

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   Repeat with remaining sheet of pastry.

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   Bake 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.

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   With pancake turner, remove pastries from cookie sheet to wire racks to cool.

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   Meanwhile, in 10 inch skillet over medium heat, heat sausages and water to boiling.

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   Cover; simmer 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove cover; continue cooking, turning sausages frequently, until water evaporates and sausages are well browned, about 20 minutes.

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    Remove sausages to paper towels to drain.

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    Thinly slice sausages.

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    Cut turkey meat into bite-sized chunks; set aside.

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    (Reserve turkey bones for soup another day.)

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    In 8-quart Dutch oven or saucepot over medium heat, in hot butter or margarine, cook onions and mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

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    Stir in flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and bouillon until blended; cook 1 minute.

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    Gradually stir in milk and sherry until smooth; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly and boils.

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    Add turkey meat and sausage to cream sauce in Dutch oven; heat through.

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    To serve, spoon turkey mixture into large chafing dish.

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    Garnish with parsley.

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    Split each pastry pillow horizontally in half.

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    Let each person spoon some creamed turkey over pastry.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.