CRISPY TURKEY FLAUTAS

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Leftover turkey is great for a turkey sandwich or three, but that gets old and that's also where these crispy flautas come in. And don't forget, cheese grated in your own kitchen is so much better than the packaged grated cheese.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey

Time 28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound cooked, shredded turkey
6 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese
⅓ cup chopped green onions
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
24 small white corn tortillas
1 egg white to seal flautas
¾ cup shredded napa cabbage
¾ cup guacamole
¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup salsa
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix shredded turkey, pepper Jack cheese, green onions, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Wrap stack of tortillas in a paper towel and place in a sealable plastic bag. Seal the bag only halfway. Microwave on high until tortillas are hot and flexible, about 45 seconds. Keep tortillas warm in the bag as you fill the others.
  • Place 2 tortillas on a work surface, one about 2 inches off center of the first creating a longer partially double tortilla. Spoon about 1/4 to 1/3 cup turkey mixture in a row just below the center of the long side of the tortilla. Paint a bit of egg white along the top edge of the tortillas. Bring bottom edge of the tortilla up and over the filling and roll rather tightly toward the top edge over the egg white. Set aside with the fold on the bottom while you fill the remaining tortillas.
  • Place 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a saute pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, place flautas in oil, seam side down. Press down gently with a spatula a couple of seconds to flatten bottoms. Fry in batches until flautas are crispy, golden, and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain about a minute on paper towels. Serve topped with shredded cabbage, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 522 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Jibonchnra Shill
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These flautas were a nice change from the usual tacos and burritos. I'll definitely be making them again.


Isy Chukwuemeka
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I wasn't sure how these flautas would turn out, but they were actually really good. The turkey was tender and the flautas were crispy.


Sintayehu Belay
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These flautas were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.


Jessica Okeke
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I've never made flautas before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The flautas turned out great and my family loved them.


Asmat Niazi
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I'm definitely going to make these flautas again. They were so good!


osman goni
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The flautas were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Sufiyan Kaalo
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These flautas were really easy to make. I had them on the table in under 30 minutes.


Cody Phibbs
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I love that this recipe uses leftover turkey. It's a great way to use up leftovers and it's a delicious meal.


Jenn_ idk
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These flautas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Eiad EX
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I followed the recipe exactly and the flautas turned out great. They were crispy and flavorful. I served them with guacamole and sour cream and they were a hit.


Prajwal Bhattarai
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these flautas were surprisingly good. The crispy tortilla shells and the flavorful sauce made all the difference.


Dann Karatayj
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These flautas were easy to make and they were a big hit with my friends. I'll definitely be making them again.


Shefat Khan
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I had some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, so I decided to try this recipe. It was a great way to use up the leftovers and it was really tasty.


Ayub Ali Ali
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These flautas were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely make them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Imran niazi
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I've made these flautas several times now and they're always a hit. I love that they're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


purplequarter158
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These flautas were absolutely delicious! I made them for dinner last night and my family loved them. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the flautas were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful.