Mexican Casserole with Leftover Turkey

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Mexican Casserole with Leftover Turkey
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 12, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, corn, black beans, salsa, cheese, cilantro, olives, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
  3. Spread a layer of the turkey mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Top with a layer of tortillas, overlapping them slightly.
  5. Spread a layer of the turkey mixture over the tortillas.
  6. Top with a layer of tortillas, overlapping them slightly.
  7. Spread a layer of the turkey mixture over the tortillas.
  8. Top with a layer of tortillas, overlapping them slightly.
  9. Spread a layer of the turkey mixture over the tortillas.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • This casserole is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
  • You can customize the casserole by adding your favorite Mexican ingredients, such as jalapeños, green chilies, or diced tomatoes.
  • This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. Simply assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover and store in the refrigerator, and bake when ready.