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Thanksgiving Enchiladas Recipe

Thanksgiving Enchiladas Recipe
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This Thanksgiving Enchiladas recipe creatively repurposes leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce into a comforting, flavorful casserole. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas and smothered in rich turkey gravy, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh sage, it’s a perfect way to enjoy your holiday leftovers with a delicious twist.

Ingredients

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Enchiladas

  • 6 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 1 ½ pounds leftover cooked turkey (white or dark meat, or both)
  • 1 pound leftover stuffing
  • 6 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh sage, chopped small (or 2 tablespoons dried sage)
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 cups leftover heated turkey gravy, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it’s fully heated for even baking of the enchiladas.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and to make cleanup easier.
  3. Add Base Gravy: Ladle one cup of warmed turkey gravy evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. This moisture will keep the enchiladas juicy and add rich flavor.
  4. Assemble Enchiladas: Lay out all six tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce evenly among the tortillas by placing them in a line down the center of each tortilla.
  5. Add Sage and Roll: Sprinkle the chopped fresh or dried sage over the filling in each tortilla. Then roll each tortilla tightly, securing all the fillings inside, and place each roll seam-side down into the baking dish.
  6. Top with Gravy and Cheese: Spoon the remaining two cups of turkey gravy evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously across the top to create a delicious melted layer.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Broil and Serve: For a golden-brown finish, place the casserole under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese tops are nicely browned. Serve hot with additional cranberry sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use both white and dark turkey meat for the best flavor and texture combination.
  • If fresh sage is unavailable, dried sage works well – use half the amount.
  • Leftover gravy can be substituted with a creamy turkey or mushroom sauce if desired.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
  • Make sure the turkey gravy is heated before using to help meld flavors while baking.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; add extra baking time if baking from cold.

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Keywords: Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey enchiladas, leftover turkey recipe, holiday casserole, comfort food, cranberry sauce recipe

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