Cran Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

This recipe for Cranberry Turkey Enchiladas is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, inspired by the $400 prize winner from Better Homes & Gardens magazine (November 2006)! Transform leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a delicious and festive Mexican-inspired dish. A sweet and savory explosion of flavor awaits!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 386.9 kcal
Protein 41g
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Ingredients for Cran Turkey Enchiladas

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
  • 16 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 (6 inch) wheat flour tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce

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How to Make Cran Turkey Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded turkey, 1/2 of the cranberry sauce (7 ounces), black beans, 1/2 cup of the salsa, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spoon about 2/3 cup of the turkey mixture onto each tortilla.
  4. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-down in the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining cranberry sauce (7 ounces), remaining salsa, and hot pepper sauce.
  6. Pour the cranberry sauce mixture evenly over the enchiladas.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the enchiladas.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.
  11. Garnish with extra cilantro and green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

27g

Carbs

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cran Turkey Enchiladas?

Cran Turkey Enchiladas takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cran Turkey Enchiladas?

Cran Turkey Enchiladas has approximately 386.9 calories per serving, with about 41 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cran Turkey Enchiladas?

The key ingredients for Cran Turkey Enchiladas are Nonstick Cooking Spray, Cooked Turkey, Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, Black Beans, Salsa, Colby Monterey Jack Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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