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Turkey Tortilla Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Kids didn't find this too spicy but everyone is a bit different. Of most importance - make sure EVERYTHING is premeasured out before you start cooking or you will be stressed.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup sliced green onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup water
5 (6 inch) tortillas, cut in half
1/2 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 large roasted cooked turkey breast, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup corn kernel, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
cooking spray
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
Directions:
1. Heat 3/4 tsp oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; sauté 1 minute. Add 3/4 tsp oregano, salt, 1/4 tsp cumin, pepper, and 2 cloves garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup corn and onions,and sauté 1 minute.
2. Spoon into a bowl; stir in chopped cilantro and set aside.
3. Heat 1 1/2 tsps oil in skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 tsp oregano, remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1 clove garlic; saute 1 minute.
4. Add flour, chili powder, and cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly with a wire whisk; 1 minute.
5. Gradually add water and broth to mixture, and cook, stirring constantly with whisk, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Pour sauce into a bowl; cover and set aside.
6. Brush remaining 1 tsp oil evenly over both sides of tortilla halves. Place a nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add 5 tortilla halves, and cook 30 seconds on each side or until softened. Remove from skillet; set aside and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining tortilla halves.
7. Arrange 5 tortilla halves in an 8 inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 cup sauce over tortillas, and top with turkey mixture. Spoon 2/3 cup sauce over turkey mixture; top with remaining 5 tortilla halves. Spread remaining 2/3 cup sauce over tortillas; top with cheese and remaining 1/4 cup corn.
8. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Cut into squares; serve with sour cream. If desired garnish with cilantro sprigs and tomato.
By RecipeOfHealth.com