Turkey Enchiladas

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded roast turkey (smoked turkey is fabulous in this recipe!)
  • 2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
  • 1 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde (look for Herdez brand) or (13 ounce) can tomatillos (look for Herdez brand)
  • 2 -4 tablespoons canned chopped green jalapenos, drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 corn tortillas

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the turkey, green onions, cream cheese, and 1 cup of the Jack cheese. Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a blender or food processor, combine the salsa verde or tomatillos, chiles, cilantro, and cream. Blend until smooth.
  4. 4
    Heat the oil in a heavy, 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    Using tongs, carefully place 1 tortilla at a time in the hot oil, and leave it in for 5 to 10 seconds until softened. Turn the tortilla over and soften the other side.
  6. 6
    Drain over the skillet; then place on a plate lined with a paper towel. Place another paper towel on top and press to absorb the oil.
  7. 7
    Repeat until all 8 tortillas are softened and drained.
  8. 8
    Place one-eighth (about 1/2 cup) of the turkey mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place, seam-side down, in a 7 1/2-by-11-inch baking pan.
  9. 9
    Pour the salsa verde-cream sauce over the enchiladas, and sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of Jack cheese down the center.
  10. 10
    Bake until heated through and bubbly, about 20-30 minutes. Serve immediately.

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