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leftover turkey taquitos

(3 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
linda keene
little town, CA

Love this do-over with leftover turkey. I posted this on a group but was not sure if I was the only one who did this, so I thought I'd share the recipe.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is a great way to use leftovers without seeming like you are using leftovers. We added jalapeno juice because we like things a bit spicy. But customize this recipe to what you like. These taquitos would be great for munching watching some football!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For leftover turkey taquitos

  • 4 c
    use leftover turkey, clean that carcass lots of meat there!!
  • 1/2 c
    diced onion
  • 1 pkg
    corn tortillas (12)
  • 1 lg
    avocado
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • pickled jalapeno, diced fine and a little pickled jalapeno juice (optional for a bit of flavor and heat)
  • salt and pepper, to taste for both turkey and guacamole

How To Make leftover turkey taquitos

  • 1
    To make the guacamole, remove the avocado from the skin. Mash with a fork and add about 1/2 cup sour cream. Dice the pickled jalapenos (1-2 or more depending on how hot you like it) and add. Next add salt, pepper, and about 1 Tbsp of the jalapeno juice from jar/can. Stir all ingredients until smooth.
  • 2
    Heat tortillas in a clean dishtowel until soft (about 2 min depending on microwave).
  • 3
    Meanwhile, fill a large pan with about 1-inch oil and let get hot; med-high flame.
  • 4
    Fill with meat and onion mixture roll seam side down.
  • 5
    Place in hot oil and fry until golden brown and crunchy.
  • 6
    Serve with salsa of your choice and guacamole.
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