Thanksgiving Enchiladas: Cozy Leftover Bliss You’ll Love

Thanksgiving Enchiladas are a delicious way to transform holiday leftovers into a mouthwatering meal everyone will enjoy.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Broiling Time 3

Total Time 48

Servings: 4 enchiladas

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tortillas

6 pieces Flour Tortillas Can substitute with corn tortillas for gluten-free option.

For the Filling

2 cups Cooked Turkey Use leftover turkey meat.
2 cups Stuffing Can substitute with bread or wild rice.
1 cup Turkey Gravy Adjust based on preference for sauciness.
1/2 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Optional but recommended.
1 tablespoon Fresh Sage Can use dried sage at half the amount.

For the Topping

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with cheddar or Monterey Jack.

Equipment

Oven
9x13-inch baking dish
cooking spray

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Pour 1 cup of turkey gravy into the bottom of the baking dish.
Distribute cooked turkey, stuffing, and optional cranberry sauce evenly across each tortilla, sprinkling with fresh sage.
Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour remaining turkey gravy over the enchiladas and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes; switch to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden top.
Let cool slightly, then serve warm with extra cranberry sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These enchiladas are not just a meal—they’re a celebration of flavors that transform holiday leftovers into something extraordinary.

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