Thanksgiving Enchiladas Recipe
A festive twist on traditional enchiladas using Thanksgiving leftovers, combining turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce wrapped in flour tortillas, baked under rich turkey gravy and melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting holiday fusion dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 10-inch flour tortillas
- 3 cups leftover heated turkey gravy, divided
- 1 ½ pounds leftover cooked turkey (white or dark or both)
- 1 pound leftover stuffing
- 6 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup fresh sage, chopped (or half if using dried)
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Prepare the baking dish: Spray a 9×13-inch casserole pan or dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add gravy base: Ladle 1 cup of the heated turkey gravy onto the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, creating a flavorful base for the enchiladas.
- Assemble enchiladas: Lay out all six tortillas flat. Divide the cooked turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce evenly, placing them in a line down the center of each tortilla.
- Add sage and roll: Sprinkle the chopped fresh sage evenly over the fillings on each tortilla. Then carefully roll each tortilla tightly, ending with the seam side down to keep the filling inside while baking.
- Arrange in dish and add gravy: Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down into the prepared pan. Spoon the remaining 2 cups of turkey gravy evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
- Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the enchiladas. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld.
- Broil and serve: For a golden, bubbly finish, place the enchiladas under the broiler briefly to brown the cheese. Serve hot with extra cranberry sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can use a mix of white and dark turkey or whichever you prefer for flavor and texture.
- Fresh sage adds a vibrant flavor but dried sage can be substituted at half the quantity.
- Adjust the amount of cranberry sauce to taste or for more sweetness.
- Ensure turkey gravy is well-heated to prevent melting issues with the cheese during baking.
- Watch carefully when broiling to avoid burning the cheese topping.
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