Pretty soon you’ll be wondering what to do with all that leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey. Turkey sandwiches are always great, but they get so boring after a couple of days. Instead use some of that leftover turkey to make a delicious meal like this Southwestern Turkey Casserole. Last week Mom and I prepared our Citrus and Herb Turkey, and then used some of the leftovers for this casserole. It was delicious, and I think I might have enjoyed the casserole more than the traditional turkey dinner we ate.
This casserole can be prepared in one large 13 inch x 19 inch baking dish. We opted to make 2 smaller casseroles. One to keep and one to send over to my brother’s house. The recipe can easily be halved – the beauty of a casserole. Since this dish has crushed tortilla chips, I recommend serving the same day it is prepared so the chips keep their crunch. I love that added texture.
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Southwestern Turkey Casserole
Ingredients:
2 large onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or cheese blend
1 package (12-1/2 ounces) tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions:
Prepare greased 13 inch x 9 inch baking dish. In a medium size pot, saute onions and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the turkey, soup, sour cream and spinach. Spoon half of the turkey mixture into the baking dish. Then a layer of cheese and tortilla chips. Repeat layers.
Bake casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy! What’s your favorite turkey leftovers recipe?
Southwestern Turkey Casserole
About a MomIngredients
- 2 large onions chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 2 cans 10-3/4 ounces each condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 2 cups 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 package 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack or cheese blend
- 1 package 12-1/2 ounces tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare greased 13 inch x 9 inch baking dish. In a medium size pot, saute onions and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the turkey, soup, sour cream and spinach. Spoon half of the turkey mixture into the baking dish. Then a layer of cheese and tortilla chips. Repeat layers.
- Bake casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Wow, this sounds delicious! THanks for sharing.
this sounds really good (and so does your turkey recipe)! we always have leftover turkey.
Oh ladies, you are killing me! This looks so good I might make it FOR Thanksgiving, LOL! I love the idea of a baked tortilla topping, brilliant!
It sounds delish! Turkey is always tasty, even as leftovers.
This looks so yummy! Pity we never have much leftover turkey around here. lol
I love making casseroles with leftovers! They are perfect to make and put in the freezer for a quick meal!
Yummy yum yummy. I am sitting here stuffed, and yet… I would eat this now. lol
This sounds very yummy! As a Canadian, my turkey leftovers were gone a month ago but I could easily do this with chicken!
Sounds good, I am always looking for new things to do with left over turkey
Love baking casserole dishes and this one looks especially tasty! Thanks for sharing!