Pear, Blue Cheese, Turkey Parmentier
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR TURKEY:
- 1.5 pounds turkey, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium brown skin onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced
FOR THE MASHED POTATO:
- 5 large Russet potatoes washed, peeled and quartered
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.25 cup whipping cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
TO FINISH:
- 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 210°C.
- Cook the meat: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, and sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and oregano and cook for about 12 minutes. Add a cup of broth and let simmer for about 12 minutes or until all liquid is evaporated. Add the peeled and diced pears and cook for another 3-4minutes, then put aside
- Make the mashed: Cook the potatoes in salty water for about 25 minutes or until soft. Strain and mash them. Add milk, cream, parsley, a tablespoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Build the dish: Put the turkey at the bottom of a buttered gratin dishpan and add the mashed potatoes on top. Crumble bits of blue cheese over the mashed potatoes and sprinkle breadcrumbs all over the top.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley over the top.
Cooking Tips for Pear, Blue Cheese, Turkey Parmentier
- Use ripe pears: Choose firm but ripe pears for the best texture and sweetness. They add a nice balance to the savory turkey and blue cheese.
- Brown the turkey well: Sauté the turkey until it’s golden brown for better flavor and texture. It adds depth to the dish.
- Season generously: Don’t be shy with the salt, pepper, and oregano. Proper seasoning enhances the flavors of the turkey and the pears.
- Use a creamy mashed potato: The richness of the mashed potatoes is key to balancing the strong flavors of the blue cheese and turkey. Don’t skimp on the cream and butter.
- Toast the breadcrumbs: Lightly toasting the breadcrumbs in a pan before sprinkling them on the casserole creates a crisp, golden topping.
- Let it rest: After baking, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to set.
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