Terrific Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

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“Enchiladas are a favorite dish in my home, especially to our little girl, who calls them ‘laladas.’ This is a really tasty take on the classic Southwestern dish.”—Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

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Terrific Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 3 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ENCHILADAS:
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place first six ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until blended.
In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in salsa, cornmeal and seasonings.
Spoon 1/3 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spoon corn mixture over top; sprinkle with olives and remaining cheese.
Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 enchiladas equals 968 calories, 55 g fat (23 g saturated fat), 155 mg cholesterol, 1,766 mg sodium, 81 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 41 g protein.

Originally published as Terrific Turkey Enchiladas in Taste of Home April/May 2011, p81