Smoked Turkey Enchilada Casserole
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This is a Smoked Turkey Enchilada Casserole I made with left over Thanksgiving Turkey. You can make this with either a red or green salsa, or both if you want to make a Christmas Edition. I’ve made it both ways, I really liked it with both red and green salsa, I’m including some brief notes below on how I made mine, but these instructions will focus on using the green Salsa Verde. I’ve made this several times, it’s particularly good in the morning with a fresh fried egg served on top of it. I prefer the corn tortillas in this recipe because they fall apart more easily, making it easier to scoop out and serve. The flour tortillas hold up better but will need to be cut before serving. I think the flour tortillas would be better for traditional enchiladas, where they are rolled up with the Turkey and filling inside.
If you want to make a Christmas version that uses both red and green salsa. Start by putting down a layer of green Salsa Verde with some green chilies added in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Add a layer of corn tortillas, then shredded smoked turkey meat. Sprinkle with some taco seasoning. Cover this layer with Green Salsa and sprinkle with Mexican blend shredded cheese. Add another layer of corn tortillas and more turkey meat. This time spoon in some red salsa. Season this layer with salt and pepper. Cover with more shredded cheese. Finally top with another layer of corn tortillas. Spoon on more red salsa, then cover with a generous amount of shredded cheese. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes in 350 degree oven. Garnish with fresh cut cilantro and Mexican Crema.
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Step #1 Combine salsa and green chilies. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step #2 Add layer of salsa to the bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish.
Step #3 Add layer of tortilla
Step #4 Add layer of shredded turkey meat and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
Step #5 Add a few spoonfuls of the salsa mixture and spread out with spatula.
Step #6 Sprinkle on some shredded cheese.
Step #7 Add another layer to tortilla
Step #8 Add another layer of shredded turkey meat. Sprinkle with a little more taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
Step #9 Pour over enchilada sauce, spreading to make an even coat.
Step #10 Cover with a layer of shredded cheese and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until cheese starts to brown.
Step #11 Drizzle with Mexican creme and chopped fresh cilantro.
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Smoked Turkey Enchilada Casserole
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Jeff Davis
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