Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Turkey Enchilada Casserole, a delectable fusion of Mexican and American flavors. This hearty casserole boasts layers of tender turkey, a savory enchilada sauce, and a symphony of Mexican spices. Topped with a golden-brown crust of melted cheese and fresh cilantro, this dish promises an explosion of taste in every bite. For a vegetarian twist, try the Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole, a colorful and flavorful alternative with layers of hearty black beans, sweet potatoes, and a creamy tomatillo sauce. For a taste of the sea, dive into the Shrimp Enchilada Casserole, featuring succulent shrimp nestled in a rich and spicy enchilada sauce. And for a unique breakfast treat, whip up the Enchilada Breakfast Casserole, a savory combination of eggs, sausage, and tortillas, smothered in a delightful enchilada sauce. With these four enchilada casserole recipes, you'll have a versatile collection of dishes perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Every time I make this for guests, I end up sharing my recipe!-Debra Martin of Belleville, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, salsa, tomato sauce, tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with six tortillas. Spread with half the remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining tortillas and meat sauce., Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
When I don't feel like pulling out the slow cooker, my next favorite weeknight meal is this warm black bean enchilada casserole! This recipe is easy and tasty. What's even better is that it's gluten-free, and could also be made dairy-free, vegetarian or vegan. -Kristine Fretwell, Mission, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the turkey, pepper, onion and spices in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Stir in beans; heat through., Spread 1 cup meat mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with 4 tortillas. Spread with half the remaining meat mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining tortillas and meat mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings. Freeze Option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURKEY CLUB ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the turkey meat and pulse process in a food processor into a fine chop.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat with the EVOO, a couple turns of the pan. Add the bacon and render until crispy. Add the garlic, chiles and onions. Season with cumin and some pepper. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the turkey, cilantro, tomatoes and lime juice. Then add the gravy or stock to moisten. Warm through and season with salt. Remove from the heat.
- Char the tortillas and blister in a hot dry skillet or over an open flame on a gas burner, 30 to 40 seconds per side.
- In a sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, and season with salt and pepper. Cook the mixture until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in two-thirds of the cheese to melt, then stir in the green chiles.
- Fill the tortillas with the turkey and bacon mixture and arrange in a large baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Then top with the remaining cheese. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
- To bake the enchiladas, bring to room temperature and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the enchiladas until brown and bubbly, about 40 minutes if from the fridge, or 20 to 25 minutes if still warm from the initial preparation.
- Serve and top the enchiladas with lettuce, avocado, lime, tomatoes, onions and creme fraiche.
GROUND TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HKinwald
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, stir turkey until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup enchilada sauce.
- Meanwhile, cut tortillas in half. Arrange a fourth of the halves evenly over the bottom of a shallow 3-quart casserole, overlapping to fit. Sprinkle a fourth of the cheese evenly over the tortillas, then top with a third of the turkey mixture and a fourth of the remaining enchilada sauce, spreading each level. Repeat to make two more layers of tortillas, cheese, turkey mixture, and sauce; top with another layer of tortillas and sauce, then cheese.
- Bake in a 425° regular or convection oven until cheese is melted and casserole is hot in the center, 18 to 20 minutes.
HEARTY TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Enchilada Casserole is a hearty satisfying entree. Marcia Schmiedt of Anchorage, Alaska shares the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey, onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with the flour, chili powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until reduced. , In another skillet, fry tortillas in remaining oil for about 15 seconds, turning once. Drain well. Cut nine tortillas in half. Place cut edge of one tortilla against each short side of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Place cut edge of two tortillas against long sides of dish, overlapping to fit. Place a whole tortilla in center., Spoon 2 cups of meat mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and meat sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
I like this as comfort food - it isn't gourmet, but it is easy to make, and I like the taste of it pretty all right, especially when I am in the mood for Mexican. The key to this recipe is getting GOOD enchilada sauce - you won't be happy with the normal, Americanized El Paso brand, etc. Go to the Mexican food aisle and get some of their sauce. Additionally, good corn tortillas are also very, very important, and the cheaper ones are rubbery (mission brands aren't good). All spice amounts are general, and should be modified to taste ( you should start with less and build the sauce up to the taste you like with these seasonings). This will be pretty mild as suggested, I would start with what is below and build from there.
Provided by larchie
Categories Poultry
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet (or small dutch oven); brown ground turkey, onion, and garlic until turkey crumbly and no longer pink.
- Stir in next 9 ingredients; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated (season sauce to taste here).
- Spoon 1/3 of sauce mixture in bottom of lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/3 tortillas, then 1/3 sauce and turkey mixture, and then 1/3 cheese; repeat layers to the top of the casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Top with fresh cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 1124.8, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 34.1
TURKEY FIESTA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
I came up with this when I had some left over turkey to use. It can easily be made with chicken or any other meat you like. Serve it up with some rice and beans and some condiments (salsa, sliced avocado, and sour cream). I hope you like it.
Provided by Michelle Wise
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and saute until onion is translucent (approx. 8-10 min.). Add the olives, tomatoes, and corn and heat until warm. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2. Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet. In a medium pot, heat the enchilada sauce. Using a pair of tongs, place a corn tortilla (one at a time) in the oil allowing it to slightly cook (approx. 20-30 sec.). Flip the tortilla over and repeat. Remove the tortilla and dunk it in the warm enchilada sauce to coat. Place the tortilla on the bottom of a 13x9 casserole dish or pan. Continue this until you have covered the bottom of the pan (approx. 6 tortillas) You will overlap the tortilla a little doing this.
- 3. Spread half of the vegetable mixture on top of the tortillas. Next, sprinkle half of the shredded turkey on top of the vegetables. Spoon some of the enchilada sauce on top of the turkey (approx. 1/2 c.). Lastly, sprinkle one third of the shredded cheese on top of the sauce. Put another layer of tortillas as described in step 2 on top. Repeat this step.
- 4. Place the remaining enchilada sauce or just enough to cover the top of the tortillas and sprinkle with the last one third of cheese. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until bubbly.
TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE WW
This is a great make ahead of time and bake off later that day or the next day type of dish, which can make life so easy....and only 4 points per serving too.
Provided by Noo8820
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 7 x 11" baking dish with non stick spray.
- Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large non stick fry pan, then add the turkey, half of the onion, half of the garlic and 1/4 tsp of the salt. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon until browned.
- In a non stick saucepan heat the remaining teaspoon of oil, then add the remaining onion, garlic, salt, oregano and cumin.Cook until well softened stirring occasionally, Add the enchilada sauce, chillies and vinegar and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the coriander.
- Arrange 1/3 of the tortilla halves in an overlapping layer on the bottom of the dish. Spoon 1/3 of the turkey mixture over the top then 1/3 of the sauce then top with 1/3 of the cheese.
- Repeat the layering twice, then cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes,then remove foil and bake a further 5 minutes until cheese is bubbling. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Use leftover turkey meat or rotisserie chicken to make a quick and easy enchilada casserole.
- To save time, use store-bought enchilada sauce or your favorite homemade recipe.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings, such as different types of cheese, salsa, or sour cream.
- If you want a crispy casserole, top it with crushed tortilla chips or bread crumbs before baking.
- Serve the casserole with your favorite Mexican-inspired side dishes, such as rice, beans, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Turkey enchilada casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be easily customized to your liking. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken, and it's also a perfect meal for a crowd. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give turkey enchilada casserole a try.
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