Enchilada Torte

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A layered, cheesy turkey and tortilla casserole with rich enchilada sauce flavors.
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This Enchilada Torte offers a deconstructed take on classic enchiladas, combining layers of seasoned ground turkey, mild enchilada sauce, and melted cheese between warm tortillas. The dish delivers all the comforting, spicy-savory flavors of traditional Mexican-American cuisine with the ease of a casserole. It features a hearty mix of turkey, onions, green peppers, and chilies, topped with a generous blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, this recipe comes together quickly in the microwave or oven, providing a satisfying, family-friendly meal that is both protein-packed and deliciously cheesy. Serve it with fresh lettuce, sour cream, and sliced olives for a complete Tex-Mex feast that everyone will love.

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Enchilada Torte

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 119.4

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This Enchilada Torte offers a deconstructed take on classic enchiladas, combining layers of seasoned ground turkey, mild enchilada sauce, and melted cheese between warm tortillas. The dish delivers all the comforting, spicy-savory flavors of traditional Mexican-American cuisine with the ease of a casserole. It features a hearty mix of turkey, onions, green peppers, and chilies, topped with a generous blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, this recipe comes together quickly in the microwave or oven, providing a satisfying, family-friendly meal that is both protein-packed and deliciously cheesy. Serve it with fresh lettuce, sour cream, and sliced olives for a complete Tex-Mex feast that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Crumble the ground turkey into a 1 1/2- to 2-quart microwave-safe bowl or measure.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the turkey.
  3. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring twice to break up the meat, until it loses its pink color.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, mild enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, drained green chilies, and sliced black olives.
  5. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sauce is slightly thickened and hot.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  7. Place one flour or corn tortilla in the bottom of a deep 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish.
  8. Top the tortilla with 1 cup of the turkey sauce mixture, then sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture.
  9. Repeat the layering process three more times, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.
  10. Cover the casserole with waxed paper.
  11. Microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes until the tortillas are hot and the cheese is fully melted.
  12. Let the torte stand covered for 3 minutes to set before serving.
  13. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, shredded lettuce, and additional sliced black olives.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 119.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7g5%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 58.3mg20%
Sodium 44.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 20.6g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: enchilada, torte, turkey, tex-mex, microwave, casserole, cheese, tortilla, dinner, easy, family, spicy, comfort food, quick meal, ground turkey, cheddar, monterey jack, green chilies, weeknight, layered
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