Best 7 Thanksgiving Leftovers Enchilada Pie Recipes

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you may be wondering what to do with all of your leftovers. If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to use up your turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, look no further than this enchilada pie recipe. This hearty and flavorful dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's a great way to use up all of your leftover Thanksgiving ingredients and create a new, exciting dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS ENCHILADA PIE



Thanksgiving Leftovers Enchilada Pie image

This recipe was developed for a special kids' edition of The New York Times, but we've found that people of all ages love it. It sounds a little strange, but we promise you, it's surprisingly delicious. It's easy to make, and anything you don't already have on had can be picked up from the corner store. We used leftover turkey, braised greens and mashed sweet potatoes, but feel free to experiment with savory dishes like sautéed brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing or mashed potatoes. Top your slice with cranberry sauce salsa, a dollop of sour cream and a scattering of roasted pumpkin seeds. (We used a mix of Velveeta, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses because the Velveeta helps prevent clumping, but, if processed cheese bothers you, leave it out and add a half-cup more Cheddar or Monterey Jack.)

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, burritos and nachos, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing the pie plate (or nonstick cooking spray)
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon cumin
2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
8 5 ½-inch soft corn tortillas
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
2 cups Thanksgiving leftovers (used singly or a combination of sweet potatoes, sautéed greens or corn, or canned black beans, drained)
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese or any combination of shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack
1/2 cup (4 ounces) Velveeta cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cumin and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the turkey and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.
  • Using scissors, cut corn tortillas in quarters. Set aside on a plate. Combine shredded cheese and Velveeta cubes in a bowl.
  • Pour enchilada sauce into a low-sided bowl. Briefly dip each tortilla piece into the sauce, being sure to cover it completely. Cover the bottom of the pie plate with several coated tortilla pieces. It's O.K. if you can see the bottom of the plate in some places, but try to nestle the tortillas right up to the edge of the pie plate to keep the layers separate and to ensure a clean cut.
  • Layer half the turkey and onion mixture, half the leftovers or beans and a third of the cheese mixture. Add a second layer of tortillas, the remaining turkey, remaining leftovers and another third of the cheese. Top with a final layer of coated tortillas. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Finish off in the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, if desired, for a browned and bubbly top. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving, using a serrated knife to cut. Serve with any of the optional toppings or leftover cranberry sauce salsa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 457, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER "ENCHILADAS" RECIPE BY TASTY



Thanksgiving Leftover

Here's what you need: turkey, tortilla, mashed potato, stuffing, squash, green bean, corn, cranberry sauce, gravy, shredded monterey jack cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

turkey, shredded
tortilla
mashed potato
stuffing
squash, cooked
green bean, cooked
corn, cooked
1 cup cranberry sauce
2 cups gravy
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Place one tortilla on a work surface. Place a small amount of each of your thanksgiving leftovers on the tortilla.
  • Fold the ends in, rotate the tortilla and roll upward, making sure none of the ingredients are coming out of the tortilla. Place in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Once your baking dish is filled with "enchiladas" pour the gravy over the top. Sprinkle the monterey jack over the "enchiladas."
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Sprinkle parsley over the "enchiladas." Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 9 grams

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS: SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Thanksgiving Leftovers: Shepherd's Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, onion, carrot, peas, mushrooms, turkey, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, pepper, gravy, heavy cream, mashed potato, cooking spray

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup peas
1 cup mushrooms
3 cups turkey, cooked, diced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup gravy
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups mashed potato
cooking spray, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot. Then add onions and carrots and cook until tender (about 5 minutes on medium heat).
  • Add in mushrooms and peas. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Then, add in the turkey, salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme and stir until well-blended. Pour in the gravy and heavy cream, stir, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish or ramekins. Top with leftover mashed potatoes (use a piping bag to achieve the look of our pie).
  • Mist with nonstick cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are lightly browned and the filling is bubbly around the edges. (This may get messy, so clean up the edges before serving.)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1310 calories, Carbohydrate 194 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 16 grams

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS CASSEROLE



Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole image

This layered casserole with stuffing, turkey, veggies, mashed potatoes and cheese is the perfect way to serve Thanksgiving leftovers.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Turkey
4 cups chopped leftover roasted turkey
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas), thawed
¾ cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
⅛ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare stuffing as directed on package; spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Combine turkey, mixed vegetables and mayo; spoon over stuffing.
  • Mix potatoes and cheese; spread over turkey mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake 30 to 40 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 411.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

THANKSGIVING-LEFTOVERS SHEPHERD'S PIE



Thanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd's Pie image

Thanksgiving leftovers can be enjoyed all at once when combined in this delicious and creative take on a classic shepherd's pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked stuffing
1 cup cranberry sauce, plus more for topping (optional)
1 pound sliced cooked turkey
10 ounces glazed carrots, (or another leftover vegetable)
4 to 6 tablespoons gravy
3 to 4 cups mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9- to 10-inch pie plate, mound stuffing on bottom; layer with cranberry sauce, turkey, and carrots. Drizzle with gravy; spread potatoes over surface to sides of dish. Top with more cranberry sauce, if desired.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake until heated through and potatoes are golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly.

LEFTOVER TURKEY ENCHILADA POT PIE



Leftover Turkey Enchilada Pot Pie image

After Thanksgiving or Christmas, when the sides and desserts are long gone, but you're still left with a mountain of turkey meat, what do you do? Zazz it up into something completely different! This recipe is easy and quick, but full of flavor. If you can't eat 2 pies quickly enough, you can freeze 1/2 of the filling for another night. Even easier! Serve with a dollop of sour cream or fat-free Greek yogurt.

Provided by Margar

Categories     Holidays and Events Recipes     Thanksgiving     Leftovers

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chopped cooked turkey
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
4 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch pie pans.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add turkey, corn, beans, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until well blended and warm, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place a pie crust in the bottom of each prepared pie pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of remaining Cheddar cheese into each. Gently add filling and spread evenly. Top each with a remaining pie crust, and fold and pinch around the edges to seal. Cut a few slits into the top crusts to release steam when baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cover the edges with aluminum foil if they begin to brown too much.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 642.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

THANKSGIVING-LEFTOVERS PIE



Thanksgiving-Leftovers Pie image

Clear out your refrigerator with our ultimate, day-after Thanksgiving recipe! Feed a crowd with this hearty, rustic dish that combines leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium leeks, white- and light-green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch slices and well washed
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 1/2 cups no-sodium-added chicken broth
1 medium white or red potato, peeled, cut into a 1/2-inch dice
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 disk Test Kitchen's Favorite Deep-Dish Pate Brisee
1 1/4 cups stuffing
1 cup cranberry sauce
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add leeks, carrots, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in broth and add potato. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until potato is tender and mixture has thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add turkey. Let cool about 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-inch round; fit into a deep-dish pie dish. Add stuffing and dollop with half of cranberry sauce, then add turkey mixture. Fold dough over, leaving center exposed. Brush dough with egg; bake 40 minutes. Dollop top with remaining cranberry sauce; bake until bubbling in center and bottom of crust is golden, 30 to 40 minutes more. (If browning too quickly, tent with foil.) Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of leftover Thanksgiving dishes to create a flavorful and satisfying enchilada pie. Some suggested ingredients include turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
  • To make the enchilada pie, start by layering the bottom of a baking dish with tortillas. Then, add layers of the leftover Thanksgiving dishes, and top with a final layer of tortillas.
  • Pour a mixture of enchilada sauce and cheese over the top of the pie, and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the enchilada pie with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
  • To make the enchilada pie ahead of time, simply assemble the pie and refrigerate it overnight. Then, bake it the next day before serving.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving leftover enchilada pie is a delicious and easy way to use up your holiday leftovers. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a potluck or party. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!

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