How to Make Mexican Casserole with Leftover Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the Thanksgiving feast is over and the leftovers are in the fridge, it's time to get creative with all that turkey meat. One delicious way to use up those leftovers is by making a Mexican casserole with leftover turkey. This easy-to-make dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying as a weeknight meal.

This Mexican casserole features layers of corn tortillas, flavorful turkey meat, hearty beans, spicy salsa, and ooey-gooey cheese. The end result...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 2 cups salsa, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 3 cups crushed tortilla chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, shredded turkey, 1 cup salsa, corn, water, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Cover and simmer until flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix remaining 1 cup salsa with cooked rice and spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 10x15-inch baking pan. Pour turkey mixture over rice. Layer 1 cup Cheddar cheese over turkey mixture. Top with tortilla chips. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 1307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 248mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 608mg