Best Mexican Casserole With Leftover Turkey Recipes
MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY
I made this Mexican turkey casserole for my family the day after Thanksgiving. They gobbled it up. Lol. It's a great change of pace from reheating leftovers, for those who love Mexican food.
Provided by Paige
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, shredded turkey, 1 cup salsa, corn, water, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Cover and simmer until flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix remaining 1 cup salsa with cooked rice and spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 10x15-inch baking pan. Pour turkey mixture over rice. Layer 1 cup Cheddar cheese over turkey mixture. Top with tortilla chips. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1306.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
TURKEY MEXICAN CASSEROLE RECIPE
This Turkey Mexican Casserole uses common ingredients to turn leftover turkey into a quick and easy meal the whole family will love. It's our favorite casserole!
Provided by Kristen Hills
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spray.
- In your bowl, stir together beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cumin.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
- Arrange half of the tortellini over sauce.
- Layer with half of the bean mixture, half turkey, half of green onions and half of the olives.
- Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over top.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and the cheese.
- Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through and lightly browned.
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 848 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEFTOVER TURKEY ENCHILADAS
These cheesy & flavorful enchiladas are the perfect way to use up all that leftover turkey from the holidays!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Casserole Dinner Main Course Turkey
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
- Heat oill in a small pan. Cook onion and peppers over medium heat until tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Toss with the turkey and season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Place ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread 1 tablespoon on each tortilla. Top each with ¼ cup of the turkey mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese, and the pepper mixture. Roll up and place in the pan.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1402 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEFTOVER TURKEY - ENCHILADAS
What to do with all the leftover Holiday Turkey Meat - This was a big hit, and a treat to have something spicy after holiday eating holiday leftovers for a few days.
Provided by Chuck_Roast
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Heat a skillet to medium, add some oil and saute the onions for a few minutes then add the peppers and garlic and saute until the onion become translucent.
- Add Tomatoes, seasonings, Stir to combine.
- Add Turkey and 1 cup of enchilada sauce - stir - simmer until some of the liquid has evaporated (not too juicy any more).
- Add cream cheese and stir until well incorporated. Simmer for a few minutes longer.
- In a 9X13" pan add 1 cup of enchilada sauce and coat bottom of pan.
- Add about 1/4-1/3 cup of meat mixture to each tortillia - roll tortilla and place seem side down in a baking dish (just roll, don't fold ends).
- Pour remaining Enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Bake i for about 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and side are bubbling slightly.
- Variations - Add a can of black beans (rinsed and drained) to the meat mixture after incorporating the cream cheese.
- Toppings (suggestions) - Salsa, lettuce, Chopped Olives, Chopped Onion, Chopped tomatoes, chopped jalapeno's.
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