Thanksgiving Enchiladas Recipe
Thanksgiving Enchiladas creatively reinvent leftover holiday ingredients into a comforting, flavorful baked dish. This recipe layers tender shredded turkey, savory stuffing, tangy cranberry sauce, and fresh sage inside warm flour tortillas, all smothered in rich turkey gravy and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for transforming Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious meal with vibrant flavors and a cozy baked finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 meat or both), shredded
- 1 pound leftover stuffing
- 6 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup fresh sage, chopped small (or 2 tablespoons dried sage)
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking these enchiladas.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
- Add Gravy Base: Pour one cup of heated turkey gravy evenly onto the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; this will add moisture and flavor to the base.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Lay out all six tortillas flat. On each tortilla, line up a portion of shredded turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce down the center.
- Season with Sage and Roll: Sprinkle fresh chopped sage evenly over the fillings, then tightly roll up each tortilla, sealing the seam as you go for a neat package.
- Arrange in Dish and Add Gravy: Place each rolled tortilla seam-side down into the casserole dish. Pour the remaining two cups of turkey gravy evenly over the tops of the enchiladas.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the enchiladas. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F, allowing everything to heat through and the cheese to melt perfectly.
- Broil to Brown: For a golden, bubbly finish, place the casserole under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is nicely browned. Serve hot with extra cranberry sauce on the side for added sweetness.
Notes
- Use a mix of white and dark turkey meat for varied flavor and texture.
- If fresh sage is unavailable, dried sage at half quantity works well.
- Leftover stuffing can be from any recipe but should be moist enough to be easily rolled.
- Keep an eye while broiling to prevent burning the cheese.
- Serve these enchiladas immediately after broiling for best flavor and texture.
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