Turkey Enchiladas
By
Sena Wilson
@ceodau
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Sometimes our Thanksgiving dinner guests is small due to distance and other family commitments. After dividing up take home portions, my husband and I have plenty of turkey to devour. My husband loves this Turkey Enchilada dish and consumes it without hesitation. In fact, I prepare other times during the year. You can also substitute chicken. Hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 4 c
- cooked turkey, chopped
- 1
- yellow or white onion, chopped
- 1/2 c
- green onions, chopped
- 1/2 c
- green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 clove
- fresh garlic, chopped
- 2 Tbsp
- butter
- 2 c
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 c
- monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 c
- mushrooms, chopped
- 12
- tortillas, corn or flour
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1/2 c
- chopped spinach, frozen (cooked and drained) optional
- 4 Tbsp
- flour
- 2 c
- milk
- 1 c
- heavy cream (whipping cream)
- 1/4 c
- butter
- 1/4 tsp
- salt (more if you prefer)
- 1/8 tsp
- white pepper
- 1/2 c
- sour cream
WHITE SAUCE
How to Make Turkey Enchiladas
- 1In a skillet, saute 1/2 cup onion, garlic, mushrooms, salt and white pepper to taste, plus bell pepper in butter. (*Add chopped spinach if you desire.) Add turkey and mix well. Set aside.
- 2Make the white sauce; then add 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese to sauce and stir until cheese melts. Add half of sauce to turkey mixture. If you use corn tortillas dip in hot oil for 2 -3 seconds and set aside; for flour tortillas warm in a hot skillet on both sides for a few seconds and set aside.
- 3Fill each tortilla down the middle with several spoonfuls of turkey mixture, cheddar cheese, and remainder of yellow or white onion. Roll up as in a jelly roll and place seam side down in a 13" x 9" casserole dish. Some times I use a lipped cookie sheet so you don't crowd them, but this is a preference for serving.
- 4Add the sour cream to remaining white sauce and stir. Pour over enchiladas. Top with remaining Moneterey Jack cheese and green onions. Cook approximately 20 - 25 minutes in 350 degree oven or until cheeses start to bubble. Serve with salsa and chopped tomatoes.
- 5White Sauce: Melt 1/4 cup butter in sauce pan. Using a whip, stir in 4 tbs. flour. Gradually add 2 cups of milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and cook over medium heat until thickened.
About Turkey Enchiladas
Main Ingredient: Turkey
Regional Style: Southern
Other Tag: Heirloom
Hashtags: #mushrooms, #Casserole, #spinach, #sour cream, #tortillas, #cheddar, #cheeses, #green onions, #Turkey, #monterey jack cheese, #white sauce
