Turkey Enchilada Casserole starts with flavorful ground turkey browned and seasoned to perfection with layers of corn tortilla, enchilada sauce, ground turkey and mozzarella cheese are built to make this the ultimate enchilada casserole.
28ozenchilada sauce(one 28 ounce can store bought enchilada sauce)
18white corn tortillas(or yellow corn totillas)
3cupsmozzarella cheese(cheddar, a combination, or a melting cheese of your choice)
1cansliced black olives((optional))
Instructions
In a skillet over medium high heat, brown turkey meat until no longer pink
Add all seasoning, mix, pour in chicken broth and stir until combined. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Prep casserole or baking dish by greasing the inside with butter
Pour ½ to ¾ cups of enchilada sauce to bottom of baking dish. Start layering beginning and ending top layer with corn tortillas. Add layer of corn tortillas, add enchilada sauce, add meat mixture, add cheese, and REPEAT the layering process whereby the very final layer is top with with cheese.
Place a loosely piece of foil paper over the top that has been lightly sprayed with cooking oil
Place in preheated oven at 400 degrees until cheese has melted and is bubbling. After 30 minutes, check to make sure casserole is heated through. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 3 or so minutes.
Notes
**Please note: Nutritional values serve as a guide only as values may vary.
Cover enchilada casserole using foil paper that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray (this will prevent the foil from sticking to the cheese when baking)
Use a different protein (cooked beef, chicken, or pork)
Do not use prepackaged shredded cheese it doesn't melt well at all instead grate the cheese yourself using a box grater
Do not slack on the enchilada sauce add a generous amount to the layers this will prevent the casserole from drying out especially if you plan on having leftovers the next day
After the casserole has baked for the appropriate amount of time, place under the broiler for a few minutes for a slightly brown top and crisp edges