Description
A hearty and flavorful dish combining smoked turkey legs, vibrant succotash, fluffy rice, and creamy mac-n-cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 turkey legs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup lima beans
- 1 cup rice
- 8 ounces macaroni
- 2 cups cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C). Season the turkey legs with salt and pepper. Place them in the smoker and smoke for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced tomatoes, corn, and lima beans. Season with salt and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- For mac-n-cheese, cook macaroni per package instructions. In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add cheese until melted and combine with macaroni. Top with bread crumbs and bake until golden.
- Serve the smoked turkey leg over rice topped with the succotash, alongside mac-n-cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Smoked turkey and succotash last up to 3 days; mac-n-cheese lasts up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: smoked turkey, succotash, mac-n-cheese, comfort food, family dinner, barbecue