Tex-Mex Turkey Casserole

Culinary Setting
Professional
Servings
16
Cooking Style
Bake
Product
Cooked Turkey
Dish Type
Casserole

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 Large onions, chopped

2 Cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp dried oregano leaves

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 Number 10 can crushed tomatoes

1 qt corn kernels, drained

2 Large green bell peppers, seeded & chopped

1/2 c chopped parsley

1 lb tortilla chips

3 lbs PULLED WHITE TURKEY

3 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions


 



Heat oil in large sautoir. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft; stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.


Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-35 minutes.


In a large bowl, combine drained corn, bell peppers and parsley.


In a lightly greased half-size steam table pan, layer 1/3 of the tortilla chips, followed by ½ of the turkey, ½ corn mixture and ½ tomato sauce. Sprinkle with 1-cup cheese.


Repeat layers of tortilla chips, turkey, corn mixture, tomato sauce and remaining cheese.


Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 of crushed tortilla chips.


Bake an extra 10 to 12 minutes or until heated throughout. Cut 4 X 4.


Nutrition Facts

430 Total Calories

140 Calories from Fat

16 g Total Fat

25 % Daily Total Fat

4 g Saturated Fat

23 % Daily Saturated Fat

95 g Cholesterol

32 % Daily Cholesterol

540 mg Sodium

23 % Daily Sodium

37 g Total Carbohydrates

12 % Daily Total Carbohydrates

6 g Dietary Fiber

24 % Daily Dietary Fiber

6 g Sugars

36 g Protein

25 % Daily Protein

50 % Daily Vitamin C

25 % Daily Calcium

20 % Daily Iron