TURKEY TEX-MEX CASSEROLE

By Clarabell

Ingredients

• 6 T butter
• 1 pound button mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed and quartered
• 3/4 t salt
• 1/8 t black pepper
• 4 T flour
• 1 1/2 c whole milk
• 2 1/2 c turkey or chicken broth
• 12 c tortilla chips
• 3 to 3 1/2 c diced roast turkey
• 2 c finely chopped onions
• 1 c finely chopped bell peppers
• 2 jalapeno peppers, stem and seeds removed and finely chopped
• 8 oz Pepper Jack cheese, grated
• 8 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 t chili powder
• 2 t round cumin
• 1/4 t cayenne
• 1 c drained and chopped canned tomatoes
• 1 4oz can diced green chiles, drained

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Heat the butter in a skillet over high heat until foamy.

Add the mushrooms, 1/4 t of salt, and the black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid. Continue to cook until mushrooms are golden brown and all liquid has evaporated, almost 6 minutes.

Sprinkle the mushrooms with the flour, stir to blend, and cook for 1 minute.

Add the milk and stir, scraping the skillet to release any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Cook until the mixture begins to thicken.

Add 1 1/2 c of the turkey broth, stir, and cook until thick and flavorful, about 10 minutes, Remove from the heat.

Place the tortillas in the bottom of a glass 9x13 casserole dish and crush with your hands so that the tortillas from a thin layer on the bottom of the dish.

Pour the remaining 1 c of the turkey broth over the tortilla and allow them to soak up the liquid.

Scatter the turkey pieces over the top of the tortilla layer.

Spread the chopped onions, bell peppers, and the minced jalapenos evenly over the turkey.

Top with half of the grated cheese.

Sprinkle with the chili powder, cumin, remaining 1/2 t salt, and the cayenne.

Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly over the top of the spices, then top with the tomatoes and green chiles.

Cover with the remainder of the cheese.

Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Tip: This casserole may be prepared in advance and frozen until ready to use - simply allow it to defrost and come to room temperature before baking,.