The Best Mexican Turkey Enchilada Skillet Casserole
This Mexican Turkey Enchilada Casserole takes turkey to a whole different level of goodness. This dish is so ridiculously easy to make.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes (You can use your Christmas leftovers for this or make your own)
3 pounds potatoes - peeled and chopped (you could also use sweet potato as well)
½ cup olive oil - extra virgin
½ cup milk - plus more if needed
1 ½ teaspoon Sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Turkey Mixture
- 2 cups leftover turkey - minced
2 cups enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder (chilli powder in British English)- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cilantro (coriander)- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper - or less
1 medium red pepper (red capsicum) - diced
1 ½ cups black beans - cooked, pr drained and rinsed (if using canned)
2 ounce cheddar cheese - shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Start by making the mashed potato mixture if you do not have mashed potato leftovers. Boil peeled and chopped potatoes on high in a pot with water. Boil for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Once potatoes are soft, drain the water from the potatoes using a strainer and then place potatoes back into the pot on low heat. With a potato masher, start mashing the potatoes. Add in 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil and then continue mashing.
- After the extra virgin olive oil is thoroughly combined, add in 1/2 cup of whole milk and then mash until creamy.
- Add in sea salt, ground black pepper and smoked paprika.
- Remove mashed potatoes from heat and layer the mixture evenly into a cast iron skillet. Set aside.
- To make the turkey mixture, combine 2 cups of shredded turkey, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, sea salt, ground black pepper and cayenne into a large mixing bowl.
- Once combined, add in the enchilada sauce and ensure the turkey is completely coated in sauce.
- Add in the diced red bell pepper and 1 1/2 cups of cooked black beans. Stir and combine.
- Once the turkey mixture is completed, layer it on top of the mashed potato mixture in the skillet.
- Finish it off with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place in a 375-degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, garnish with cilantro, diced avocado, or salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1840mgPotassium: 1380mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2582IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 5mg
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