Turkey Mexican Casserole Recipe (2024)

This Turkey Mexican Casserole uses common ingredients to turn leftover turkey into a quick and easy meal the whole family will love. It's our favorite casserole!

Remember this Turkey Mexican Casserole (after Thanksgiving with turkey leftovers) for when you are trying to come up with a delicious casserole dish with the leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this healthy Mexican casserole will be a great recipe to make.

Not only is this Mexican food super tasty, but it is also an easy way to use up the leftovers and an easy recipe filled with all the toppings and flavors of Mexican recipes.

If you want to make this recipe without using your Thanksgiving turkey, you can always use lean ground turkey in the turkey mixture for this casserole and still be able to make this perfect comfort food.

More casserole dishes for the whole family:

• Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe
• Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ingredients used to make Turkey Mexican Casserole (after Thanksgiving with turkey leftovers):

• Black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
• Cherry tomatoes halved
• Fresh cilantro chopped
• Cumin
• Green enchilada sauce
• Cheese tortellini
• Cooked turkey diced
• Green onions sliced
• Sliced olives
• Shredded Mexican cheese blend

How to make Turkey Mexican Casserole (after Thanksgiving with turkey leftovers):

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray9 X 13 inch panwith cooking spray.
• In your bowl, stir together beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cumin.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.

• Arrange half of the tortellini over sauce.

• Layer with half of the bean mixture, half turkey, half of green onions and half of the olives.

• Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over top.
• Repeat layers.
• Top with remaining enchilada sauce and the cheese.

• Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through and lightly browned.
• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Favorite toppings for this easy turkey enchilada casserole:

Try some of these perfect toppings for easy taco casserole that our whole family enjoy:

• Green chiles
• Black olives
• Sour cream
• More cheddar cheese
• Diced bell peppers
• Hot sauce

Are tortillas needed?

For this recipe you will not need to use any flour tortillas, however, you can always use one if you want to turn it into more of a burrito-style recipe. But, it is not necessary for this meat mixture.

How to store leftover turkey enchilada casserole:

Place any leftovers of this fresh or ground turkey casserole in an airtight container or the container it was cooked in if it has a top, and store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days until you are ready to eat it next time.

Recipes to feed a large family with easy casseroles:

• Million Dollar Casserole Recipe (Spaghetti Casserole)
• Beef and Noodle Casserole Recipe
• Easy Chicken and Noodle Casserole Recipe
• Teriyaki Chicken Casserole Recipe
• Southwest Chicken Casserole Bake Recipe

Other easy family meals:

• Slow Cooker Freezer Meals: Make 8 Meals in 1 Hour!
• Easy Sheet Pan Pizza Recipe
• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe
• Cheesy Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe
• Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe

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Serves: 12

Turkey Mexican Casserole Recipe

This Turkey Mexican Casserole uses common ingredients to turn leftover turkey into a quick and easy meal the whole family will love. It's our favorite casserole!

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• 15 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
• ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 20 ounces green enchilada sauce 2 (10oz cans), divided
• 20 ounces cheese tortellini 1 package, divided (cooked according to package)
• 2 cups cooked turkey diced
• ½ cup green onions sliced
• 2.25 ounces sliced olives 1 can
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spray.

• In your bowl, stir together beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cumin.

• Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.

• Arrange half of the tortellini over sauce.

• Layer with half of the bean mixture, half turkey, half of green onions and half of the olives.

• Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over top.

• Repeat layers.

• Top with remaining enchilada sauce and the cheese.

• Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through and lightly browned.

• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

• This recipe is extremely versatile – you could substitute cooked chicken for the turkey and the casserole will still taste delicious.
• Cherry tomatoes are listed in the ingredients, but any type of tomato will work for this recipe. Whatever tomatoes you use, be sure to cut into small pieces.
• Shredded Mexican cheese is delicious in this turkey casserole, but you could easily substitute whatever cheese you have available (pepper jack, cheddar, Mozzarella, etc) and it will work perfectly in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 300 kcal · Carbohydrates: 35 g · Protein: 22 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 48 mg · Sodium: 848 mg · Potassium: 303 mg · Fiber: 6 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 618 IU · Vitamin C: 8 mg · Calcium: 154 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

• 9×13 Inch Baking Dish

• Mixing Bowl

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Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

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