Baked Ground Turkey Enchiladas with White Sauce Bliss
Baked Ground Turkey Enchiladas with White Sauce offer a delicious twist on a classic favorite, balancing indulgence and lightness.
Equipment
- - 9×13-inch baking dish
- - Large bowl
- microwave
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb Ground Turkey Choose 85/15 for a moist filling
- 1 cup Chilies Canned or fresh per spice preference
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 0.75 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Ancho Chili Powder
- 4 Green Onions Use both white and green parts
- 0.25 cup Cilantro Optional if not a fan
For the Sauce
- 1.5 cups Heavy Cream Reduce for a lighter version
- 0.5 cup Salsa Verde Swap with green enchilada sauce if needed
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
For Assembly
- 2.75 cups Monterey Jack Cheese Other options include Cheddar or Pepper Jack
- 12 Flour Tortillas Use corn tortillas for gluten-free
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk the white sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the turkey mixture.
- Pour the prepared white sauce generously over the enchiladas.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with extra cilantro or a drizzle of salsa verde for added flavor.