Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Leftover Tex-Mex Turkey Casserole

Looking for a flavorful recipe that will help you tackle all your turkey leftovers? Try this Tex-Mex Turkey Casserole. It's 100% hubby and kiddo approved!



Ingredients: 6 tbsp. butter, 1 can of mushrooms, 3/4 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. black pepper, 4 tbsp. flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 1/2 cups turkey/chicken broth, tortilla chips, 3 cups chopped turkey, 2 cups yellow onion, 1 cup green pepper, 8 oz. pepper jack cheese, 8 oz. cheddar cheese, 4 tsp. chili powder, 1 cup drained tomatoes, and 1 can of green chilies.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Melt butter in sauce pan.

Step 3: Add mushrooms, salt, and black pepper. Cook until golden brown.

Step 4: Sprinkle flour in mushroom mixture and stir to blend. Cook for 1 minute. (There should be no liquid. If liquid is still present add more flour).

Step 5: Add milk and stir until thick.

Step 6: Add 1 1/2 cups of turkey/chicken broth. Cook for 10 minutes, uncovered. Remove from heat.

Step 7: In a 13 x 9 casserole dish, place crushed tortilla chips in the bottom until covered.

Step 8: Pour the remaining 1 cup of turkey/chicken broth over the tortilla chips.

Step 9: Scatter turkey on top.

Step 10: Spread chopped onions and chopped green pepper.

Step 11: Top with half of the pepper jack cheese and cheddar cheese.

Step 12: Sprinkle chili powder.

Step 13: Spoon mushroom mixture over casserole.

Step 14: Top with tomatoes and green chilies.

Step 15: Cover with remaining pepper jack and cheddar cheese.

Step 16: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

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