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Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

Two turkey enchiladas with green sauce, Mexican rice and black beans
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Corn tortillas rolled around shredded leftover turkey, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, green onions and cumin, then baked under a creamy salsa verde sauce. Golden, bubbling and ready in 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

For the Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups salsa verde
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

For Assembly

  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • neutral oil or cooking spray
  • To serve: 1 avocado, diced
  • To serve: 3 radishes, thinly sliced
  • To serve: lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk the salsa verde, sour cream, broth and green chiles until smooth. Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the turkey, cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack, green onions, cilantro, cumin and salt.
  3. Lightly brush or spray the tortillas with oil, stack them between damp paper towels and microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until soft and pliable.
  4. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling down the center of each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in the dish.
  5. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the center reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Rest for 5 minutes, then top with avocado, radishes and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat covered at 350°F (175°C) until the center reaches 165°F (74°C).

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