Crispy Leftover Turkey Tacos Recipe

Name: Crispy Leftover Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces tomatoes petite, diced and preferably with jalapenos; ⅓ cup monterey jack cheese shredded, or as needed; 1 medium onions thinly sliced, or 2 small; 3 cups turkey cooked and shredded, or chicken (about 12 ounces); 8 each corn tortillas (6-inch); 1 x nonstick cooking spray; 1 each avocados pitted; ⅓ cup salsa prepared; 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream, light; 3 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped; 1 cup romaine lettuce shredded

Servings: persons

14 ounces tomatoes petite, diced and preferably with jalapenos
⅓ cup monterey jack cheese shredded, or as needed
1 medium onions thinly sliced, or 2 small
3 cups turkey cooked and shredded, or chicken (about 12 ounces)
8 each corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 x nonstick cooking spray
1 each avocados pitted
⅓ cup salsa prepared
2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream, light
3 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped
1 cup romaine lettuce shredded

1
Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, preheat to 375F.
2
Add tomatoes and their juice to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
3
Stir in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
4
Stir in turkey and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
5
At the same time, coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray or brushed with vegetable oil.
6
Divide the tortillas between 2 large baking sheets.
7
Bake, turning once, until crisped and lightly brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
8
Mash avocado in a bowl with a folk.
9
Mix in salsa, sour cream and cilantro until well blended.
10
To assemble tacos:
11
Spread each crisped tortilla with some of the avocado mixture.
12
Top with the turkey mixture, lettuce and cheese.
13
Serve warm and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces tomatoes petite, diced and preferably with jalapenos, ⅓ cup monterey jack cheese shredded, or as needed, 1 medium onions thinly sliced, or 2 small, 3 cups turkey cooked and shredded, or chicken (about 12 ounces), and more.

Yes, Crispy Leftover Turkey Tacos falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Leftover Turkey Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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