Turkey Tomatillo Casserole Recipe

Name: Turkey Tomatillo Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Tomatillos; 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped; 1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Canola Oil, For Crisping Tortillas; 14 whole Corn Tortillas; 3 cups Cooked Turkey, Shredded; 2 cups Cheese (asadero, Quesadilla Or Your Preferred Type)

Servings: persons

1
Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse.
2
Bring 3 cups of water to boil.
3
Make sure its enough to have the tomatillos covered.
4
Once the water is boiling, add tomatillos, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5
Check your tomatillos at this point they should be soft, but they should maintain their shape.
6
Remove the tomatillos from the pot and reserve the cooking liquid.
7
Let tomatillos cool until manageable and then remove their stems.
8
Chop and place in blender with onion, cilantro and cumin.
9
Blend quickly, you want to the ingredients to come together but still have some texture.
10
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the blended mixture and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the reserved tomatillo water to loosen the sauce.
11
Simmer for 10 minutes.
12
The sauce should coat a spoon when its ready.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Heat some canola oil in a large skillet, pass each tortilla through the heated oil, allow your tortilla to slightly crisp (not as crisp as tostada stage).
15
Begin your casserole.
16
Spoon a bit tomatillo mixture on bottom of your casserole dish (9x13-inch).
17
Place a layer of tortillas, turkey, cheese and sauce.
18
Repeat process, you should have enough sauce for three layers.
19
Bake in a 350 degree (F) oven for about 30 minutes, then remove from oven.
20
Allow the casserole to rest for easier slicing.

917

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Tomatillos, 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped, 1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped, 1 teaspoon Cumin, and more.

Yes, Turkey Tomatillo Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Tomatillo Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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