Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Something Southwestern tonight?

So do you have turkey still hanging out in your refrigerator? I love Mexican food and this is my favorite dish for leftover turkey, you can also use chicken if you like. Enjoy!



TURKEY TORTILLA CASSEROLE

1/2 c. onions (chopped)
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. celery (chopped)
3 c. turkey (chopped)
10 to 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn into bite size pieces
1 4oz can diced green chili peppers, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup (regular size)
1/2 to 1 t. pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded monterey jack cheese
1 c. salsa


In medium saucepan combine onion, chicken broth, and celery. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. In a large bowl sitr together undrained onion mixture, cooked turkey or chicken, corn tortillas, chili peppers, soup and pepper. Reserve 1/2 c. of each cheese, set aside. Stir remaining cheese into tortilla mixture. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 13X9X2 baking dish. Top with salsa and reserved cheeses. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or til heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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