Gringo Enchiladas Turkey with White Sauce

Indulge in the creamy, cheesy comfort of Gringo Enchiladas Turkey with White Sauce, a delightful twist on classic enchiladas that’s perfect for using up leftover turkey. Featuring tender turkey wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a luscious homemade white sauce made with sour cream, green chilies, and aromatic spices like cumin and garlic powder, this dish delivers crowd-pleasing flavor in every bite. A generous topping of melted Mexican cheese blend adds irresistible richness, while optional fresh cilantro provides a burst of freshness. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve these oven-baked enchiladas hot for a cozy, satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect keywords: turkey enchiladas, white sauce enchiladas, leftover turkey recipes, creamy Mexican dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
• 8 medium (8-inch) Flour tortillas
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 4 ounces Green chilies (diced, canned)
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour until smooth and bubbly. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 3

Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking continuously. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the sour cream and diced green chilies. Add onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, then reduce the heat to low and let the sauce warm through. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the cooked turkey with 1 cup of the shredded Mexican cheese blend. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 6

Lay a flour tortilla flat on your work surface. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the turkey-cheese mixture down the center of the tortilla. Roll it tightly, then place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 7

Pour the prepared white sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend over the top of the sauce.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden top, switch to the broil setting for the last 2–3 minutes, but watch closely to prevent burning.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro (if desired) before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your Gringo Enchiladas Turkey with White Sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1675.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3671.2

Total Fat 256.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 148.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 726.5mg	0%
Sodium 8344.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 164.1g	0%

Vitamin D 109.3IU	0%
Calcium 4339.2mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 985.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 22.5%