Turkey Enchiladas

Turkey Enchiladas
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    586

Transform your leftover turkey into a vibrant and comforting fiesta with these easy-to-assemble enchiladas. A cheesy, savory filling wrapped in soft corn tortillas and smothered in a rich enchilada sauce makes this the perfect post-Thanksgiving treat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    54 g
  • Cholesterol
    136 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    499 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce into a bowl. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Combine Cheddar-Jack cheese, onion, and black olives in a small bowl. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Brush a small skillet with enough oil to coat a tortilla, and heat over low heat. Add tortilla and cook until soft, 15 to 30 seconds per side. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat, then place on a plate. Place some turkey and some cheese mixture in the center of the tortilla, roll up, and place it in the prepared baking dish. (2 minutes per enchilada)

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Recipe View Repeat Step 3, using more oil as needed, to form and roll 11 more enchiladas; they should cover the bottom of the baking dish.

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Recipe View Spread enchilada sauce over the enchiladas to cover. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to form, roll, and place remaining 12 enchiladas. Spread remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
Feel free to substitute with other cheeses like Pepper Jack or Oaxaca for a different flavor profile.
If you don't have leftover turkey, shredded chicken works great as a substitute.
Warm the tortillas slightly before dipping them in the sauce to prevent them from cracking when rolling.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 195 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Josefina Ondricka

    I added a can of diced green chilies to the cheese mixture for extra flavor and it was amazing!

  • Karolann Bradtke

    Easy to follow recipe and the enchiladas came out perfect. Will definitely be making this again!

  • Jillian Okuneva

    This recipe was a lifesaver! I had so much leftover turkey and this was a delicious way to use it up. My family loved it!

  • Jaquan Reinger

    I used gluten-free tortillas and it worked great. A perfect gluten-free option for Thanksgiving leftovers!

  • Rashawn Armstrong

    The tips were helpful, especially warming the tortillas before rolling. Thanks for the great recipe!

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