Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Thanksgiving has passed and now your refrigerator could possibly be overflowing with leftovers. As a family of 6, we are always thinking of ways to use up Thanksgiving leftovers so we have little waste, meaning less money thrown away as well. We love enchiladas so decided why not toss all our leftovers in a tortilla and make these Leftover Turkey Enchiladas! There are so many leftover turkey recipes you could have casseroles for days, soups and so much more.

These Leftover Turkey Enchiladas as super simple to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes which makes a great recipe for busy weeknights.

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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

What You Need

1 cups shredded cooked turkey meat

3/4 cups prepared stuffing

3/4 cups shredded Colby jack cheese

1 (10 oz.) cans enchilada sauce

4 large flour tortillas

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How to make Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch pan with cooking spray.

Pour 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce in the pan and spread to coat the bottom.

Combine shredded turkey, stuffing, and 1/2 cup cheese in a medium bowl and stir.

Spread a scoop of the filling down the center of each tortilla and roll up.

Place the enchiladas in the pan and cover with enchilada sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake for 20 minutes.

Note: Can easily be doubled and made in a 13×9-inch baking dish.

What are your favorite leftover turkey recipes?

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Thanksgiving Leftover Enchiladas

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Leftover Turkey Recipe, Turkey Enchiladas

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 317 kcal

These Leftover Turkey Enchiladas as super simple to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes which makes a great recipe for busy weeknights. 

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What You Need

• 1 cups Turkey Shredded, Cooked
• 3/4 cups Stuffing prepaired
• 3/4 cups Colby Jack Cheese Shredded
• 10 oz Enchilada Sauce
• 4 Tortillas

Utensils

• 8x8 Baking Dish
• Measure Cups
• Mixing Bowls

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
2. Pour 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce in the pan and spread to coat the bottom of the pan.
3. Combine shredded turkey, stuffing, and 1/2 cup cheese in a medium bowl and stir.
4. Spread a scoop of the filling down the center of each tortilla and roll up.
5. Place the enchiladas in the pan and cover with enchilada sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

Can easily be doubled and made in a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Nutrition Facts

Thanksgiving Leftover Enchiladas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 41mg 14%

Sodium 1177mg 49%

Potassium 160mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 6g

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 17%

Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 21.6%

Iron 12.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.