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 Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Casserole, Easy Family Dinner, mexican recipe, turkey

Servings:

Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

9x13 Inch Baking Dish
Mixing Bowl

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.

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