Best 8 Turkey Enchilada Lasagna Recipes

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Turkey enchilada lasagna is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of classic Mexican enchiladas with the hearty comfort of lasagna. This unique and flavorful dish is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion dinner. Made with layers of tender turkey, savory enchilada sauce, creamy bechamel sauce, and gooey melted cheese, turkey enchilada lasagna is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this dish is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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Perfect for dinner or potlucks.

Provided by jo&dre'smama

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro
1 (16 ounce) package small-curd cottage cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon ground cumin
5 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
cooking spray
1 green onion, diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground turkey; cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes into the pot. Simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix cottage cheese, egg, and cumin together in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1/3 of the turkey sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the corn tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle 1/3 of the Mexican cheese on top. Repeat layers once more, ending with remaining turkey sauce and Mexican cheese.
  • Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until top is browned, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 929.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

TURKEY ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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Everyone will devour this layered southwestern casserole when you bring it to the table. It boasts familiar enchilada flavors in every mouthwatering bite. Feel free to use ground beef in place of the ground turkey if you'd like. -Julie Cackler, West Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
6 whole wheat flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Salsa and sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking turkey into crumbles. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder., Pour enchilada sauce into a shallow bowl. Dip tortillas in sauce to coat. Place 2 tortillas in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread with half the turkey mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with salsa and sour cream. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY LASAGNA



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This lasagna recipe skips the onerous step of boiling lasagna noodles. Layer uncooked ones in the hearty turkey ragu and they will emerge from the oven fork-tender under their bubbling blanket of cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 pounds ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mozzarella, grated (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
One 32-ounce container ricotta
1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
12 lasagna noodles (not no-boil; about 12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to become translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the turkey and garlic and continue to cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes to the saucepan. Add the whole peeled tomatoes, crushing them with you hand as you pour them in. Stir in the oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes; remove the lid for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, set aside 1 cup of the mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan in a small bowl. Mix together the ricotta, parsley, egg, the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spread about 2 cups of the sauce in the bottom of a deep 9-by-13-inch broiler-proof baking dish (see Cook's Note). Place 3 uncooked lasagna noodles across the bottom of the dish lengthwise, leaving about 1/2 inch between each. Place a fourth noddle across the short side of the dish, breaking to fit as needed. Spread about 1 1/2 cups sauce on the noodles. Using an ice-cream scoop or a large spoon, dollop one-third of the cheese mixture evenly on top of the sauce. Arrange another layer of noodles the same as the first, pressing down gently to spread the cheese mixture. Repeat layering the sauce, cheese mixture and noodles two more times, ending with the noodles. On top of the last layer, spread the remaining sauce.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake until the noodles are tender when you insert the tip of a paring knife, about 1 hour. Remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle with the reserved mozzarella and Parmesan. Increase the oven temperature to broil and broil the lasagna until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes. Let the lasagna sit for 30 minutes before serving.

TURKEY LASAGNA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one 1/3 of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Fill flour tortillas with lean turkey mince in a rich tomato sauce, then top with cheese and bake for a family friendly Mexican dinner

Provided by Justine Pattison

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp sunflower oil
500g turkey mince (2% fat)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can red kidney beans in chilli sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
2 heaped tbsp roughly chopped coriander, plus extra to garnish
6 regular or 8 mini flour tortillas
50g reduced-fat mature cheddar, coarsely grated
large mixed salad, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat most of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the turkey, onion and pepper for 5 mins, stirring regularly and breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped tomatoes and kidney beans.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 mins, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and coriander. Season well.
  • Lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish with the remaining oil. Put 1 tortilla in the dish and top with a couple of generous spoonfuls of the turkey mixture. Roll up and push to one side of the dish. Repeat with the other tortillas, then spoon any remaining turkey mixture down the sides of the dish.
  • Sprinkle the tortillas with the cheese and bake for 15 mins. Scatter coriander over the enchiladas and serve with a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Serve with sour cream and refried beans if desired.

Provided by Marta Sanchez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
  • In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
  • Add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. Spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
  • Repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 498.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Every time I make this for guests, I end up sharing my recipe!-Debra Martin of Belleville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and ground cumin
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, salsa, tomato sauce, tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with six tortillas. Spread with half the remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining tortillas and meat sauce., Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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Let typical Italian lasagna take a siesta, while this enchilada casserole turns a weekday dinner into a fiesta! Using convenient no-boil noodles adds to the ease of preparation.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ whole green chiles, drained, chopped
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (16 oz)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1 can of enchilada sauce, the cumin and salt; set aside. In small bowl, mix egg, cottage cheese and chiles; set aside.
  • Using remaining can of enchilada sauce, ladle 1/3 cup of the sauce into baking dish. Top with 4 noodles, half of the beef mixture (about 1 3/4 cups), half of the cottage cheese mixture (about 1 cup) and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 4 noodles. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over noodles. Spoon tomatoes over sauce.
  • Cover; bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 2 cups shredded cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1520 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, gather and measure all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Cook the Turkey Thoroughly: Make sure the turkey is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Use a Sharp Knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut and dice the turkey and vegetables. It will also help you get clean, even slices.
  • Don't Overcook the Sauce: Simmer the enchilada sauce for just a few minutes, or until it is heated through. Overcooking the sauce can make it thick and gloppy.
  • Layer the Lasagna Correctly: Start with a layer of sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, a layer of turkey, a layer of cheese, and a layer of enchilada sauce. Repeat the layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the Lasagna Until Golden Brown: Bake the lasagna for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Conclusion:

This turkey enchilada lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting lasagna recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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