Mom’s Turkey Tortilla Casserole

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 13
Mom's Turkey Tortilla Casserole - A Flavorful and Satisfying One-Pan Meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 corn tortillas
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 ounces salsa
1 can green chilies
1 can sliced olives
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup green onion
salt & pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
539
Sugar
3g
Fat
35g
Mom's Turkey Tortilla Casserole is a classic family recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of ground turkey, salsa, and spices creates a taste sensation that is sure to please. The best part? It can be made entirely in one pan, making clean-up a breeze. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal or a weekend get-together, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large skillet, cook ground turkey in vegetable oil until no longer pink. Add garlic salt, chili powder, cream of mushroom soup, salsa, green chilies, olives, cumin, green onion, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well.
3.In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 6 corn tortillas on the bottom. Spoon half of the turkey mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
4.Repeat layering with remaining tortillas and turkey mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
5.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This casserole is a great way to use leftover turkey or turkey breast and is loaded with flavor.

It is a one-pan meal that saves on dishes and is perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd.

CONS

This casserole may not be the healthiest option due to the use of canned soup and high cheese content.

It may also not be suitable for those with gluten allergies as it contains corn tortillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole is a good source of protein thanks to the turkey and cheese. It also contains cumin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties beneficial to digestion, and green onions, which have antibacterial and antioxidant properties. However, it is higher in fat and calories due to the cheese and cream of mushroom soup.

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