Turkey Enchilada Casserole

With more online raves than any other recipe on Sunset.com, this homey, comforting casserole summons up the past in the best possible way. Everything about it is familiar and easy: tortillas layered with ground turkey, enchilada sauce, and seasonings, plus lots of cheese. We love it with ground beef, too.

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salad oil

1 can (29 oz.) red enchilada sauce

Salt

12 corn tortillas (6 in. wide)

2 cups shredded jack cheese (8 oz.)

Chopped fresh cilantro

Step 1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, stir turkey, onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin in oil until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup enchilada sauce. Add salt to taste.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut tortillas in half. Arrange a fourth of the halves evenly over the bottom of a shallow 3-quart casserole, overlapping to fit. Sprinkle a fourth of the cheese evenly over the tortillas, then top with a third of the turkey mixture and a fourth of the remaining enchilada sauce, spreading each level. Repeat to make two more layers of tortillas, cheese, turkey mixture, and sauce; top with another layer of tortillas and sauce, then cheese.

Step 3

Bake in a 425° regular or convection oven until cheese is melted and casserole is hot in the center, 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 270.14Calories from Fat 24

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g12%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 58mg20%
Sodium 983mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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