Turkey Taquitos recipe using Leftovers
Are you looking for a fun new way to put that leftover turkey to use? How about frying up a few taquitos? These are a healthier twist on a Taqueria classic.
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 5 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 cup leftover turkey shredded
- 1 medium onion
- 10 or so white or crimini mushrooms
- 3 leaves of sage
- ¾ shredded cheese (mozzarella jack or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying plus 2 tablespoons
- Toothpicks
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Instructions
- Chop the turkey, onion, mushrooms and sage finely, then sauté them in a pan with a couple of tablespoons of oil until onion is tender and translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to cool.
- Add the shredded cheese to the turkey mixture.
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling down the center of the tortilla and roll the tortilla tightly. Secure it shut with two toothpicks. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a thick-bottomed, straight-sided pot.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown, about 3 minutes and place them on a paper towel to drain. Serve hot!
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