Turkey Enchiladas

Name: Turkey Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10-12 enchiladas, 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 -12 flour tortillas; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup sliced green onion; 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Recipe by Nursebarb

This is a recipe I have cooked for years for my boys and covered dish events - it usually gets thumbs up from everybody. Unfortunately, I cannot remember where I got it. The cilantro makes the sauce!

READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 5

YIELD: 10-12 enchiladas

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

10 -12

flour tortillas
1

(16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1

(15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1

cup finely chopped green pepper
¹⁄₂

cup sliced green onion
¹⁄₄

cup snipped fresh cilantro
1

teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄

teaspoon cumin
1

lb ground turkey
1

(3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1

cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

Wrap tortillas in foil and heat at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
For sauce:
Combine undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, green pepper, onions, cilantro and spices.
Bring to boil, then decrease heat and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
Combine 1/2 sauce, turkey, cream cheese, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in bowl.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of turkey mixture onto each tortilla, roll and place in dish.
Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Pour remaining sauce over the partially baked enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees, uncovered, or until sauce is hot.

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