TERRIFIC TURKEY ENCHILADAS

Terrific Turkey Enchiladas image

Enchiladas are a favorite dish in our home. Our little girl, who calls them laladas, especially loves them. This is a really tasty take on the classic southwestern dish. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Previous Next

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ENCHILADAS:
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place first 6 ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until blended., In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in salsa, cornmeal and seasonings., Spoon 1/3 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spoon corn mixture over top; sprinkle with olives and remaining cheese., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional chopped cilantro. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 968 calories, Fat 55g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein.