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Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
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Leftover Turkey Enchiladas transform your turkey leftovers into a flavorful, family-friendly meal that’s fast to prepare and packed with bold spices and creamy cheeses. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is customizable, waste-reducing, and a delicious way to enjoy turkey any time.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded or chopped
  • 8–10 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 1 ½ cups cheese blend (cheddar and Monterey Jack shredded)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beans (black or pinto), optional
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Cooking oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Filling: Begin by shredding your leftover turkey into bite-sized pieces. Then sauté diced onions and garlic in a skillet with a little oil until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika and cook for another minute. Stir in the shredded turkey, beans if using, and add a splash of enchilada sauce to combine everything well.
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Gently warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel to make them pliable and prevent cracking during rolling.
  3. Assemble the Enchiladas: Spoon a generous amount of the turkey mixture onto each warmed tortilla. Sprinkle some cheese on top, then roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish lightly coated with enchilada sauce for extra moisture.
  4. Sauce and Cheese Topping: Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the assembled rolled tortillas. Generously cover the top with the shredded cheese blend to ensure a gooey, melty topping.
  5. Bake Until Bubbling: Bake the enchiladas at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden and melted. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and enchiladas set.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the tortillas to make rolling easier and ensure even cooking.
  • Using homemade enchilada sauce enhances the flavor, but store-bought works fine too.
  • Allow the enchiladas to rest for a few minutes after baking for better slicing.
  • This recipe freezes well; double the batch for easy future meals.
  • Mixing mozzarella with cheddar cheese provides a great melt and flavor balance.

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Keywords: leftover turkey, enchiladas, easy dinner, Mexican, quick meal, turkey recipe, family friendly, leftover makeover

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