Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary adventure! These Turkey and Butternut Squash Enchiladas aren't just another Mexican-inspired dish – they're a mouthwatering fusion of tender, juicy turkey, creamy roasted butternut squash, and zesty enchilada sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress your dinner guests, this recipe takes classic enchiladas to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 2 cups butternut squash, roasted and mashed
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked turkey, roasted and mashed butternut squash, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Warm the corn tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a skillet to make them more pliable and prevent cracking when rolling.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Take each tortilla and fill it with the turkey and butternut squash mixture, rolling tightly and placing seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top of the enchiladas.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to allow cheese to become golden and bubbly.
- Let enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
- Garnish with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños before serving.
Tips
- Roast your butternut squash in advance to save time and enhance its natural sweetness.
- Warm tortillas slightly before filling to prevent cracking and make them easier to roll.
- Don't overfill your tortillas – this can make rolling difficult and cause them to tear.
- Use a good quality enchilada sauce for maximum flavor impact.
- Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes after baking to help the filling set and make serving easier.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or a roast, this is the perfect recipe to repurpose it!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg
