turkey enchilada casserole 197 calories per serving!!!!!

krista010105 · January 2012

I just used this recipe for a cooking challenge in a group on here and it was fantastic. though i may add more sauce next time but it was good. my husband and kids loved it. and it is so much healthier than regular enchiladas i usually make using the fatty ground beef

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast ( used jennie-o extra lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salad oil
1 can (29 oz.) red enchilada sauce
12 corn tortillas (6 in. wide)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat jack cheese (8 oz.)
Chopped fresh cilantro

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, stir turkey, onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin in oil until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup enchilada sauce. Add salt to taste.
2. Meanwhile, cut tortillas in half. Arrange a fourth of the halves evenly over the bottom of a shallow 3-quart casserole, overlapping to fit. Sprinkle a fourth of the cheese evenly over the tortillas, then top with a third of the turkey mixture and a fourth of the remaining enchilada sauce, spreading each level. Repeat to make two more layers of tortillas, cheese, turkey mixture, and sauce; top with another layer of tortillas and sauce, then cheese.
3. Bake in a 425° regular or convection oven until cheese is melted and casserole is hot in the center, 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

phy40 · January 2012

Sounds yummy, can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks!

krista010105 · January 2012

SORRY FORGOT TO PUT THAT I GOT 9 SERVINGS FROM EACH ONE. I MADE TWO BATCHES SINCE I HAVE A BIG FAMILY

lovetolaugh544 · January 2012

Looks great! How many ounces per serving?

krista010105 · January 2012

i didnt even think to weigh it. stupid me. and i just bought a scale yesterday. i just made one batch for each pan and cut it into as close as 9 equal squares as possible.