Leftover Turkey Taquitos
These Turkey Taquitos are one of my favorite ways to use up leftovers and they're so easy to make!
Ingredients
For the Taquitos
- 3 Cups cooked turkey shredded
- 1 Teaspoon cumin
- 1 Teaspoon ancho pepper
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 Ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 Chipotes in adobo chopped
- 3 Tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
- 2 Cups shredded cheese such as Chihuahua, Cheddar, Monterey Jack or a blend
- kosher salt to taste
- 16-20 6 Inch corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
For the toppings
- Cotija cheese
- Mexican crema
- Lettuce, shredded
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, peppers and adobo sauce, cumin, ancho pepper, garlic powder and cheese. Fold in the shredded turkey. Season with salt to taste.
- Put the tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 15-20 seconds so they become pliable. Working with one tortilla at a time and keeping the rest under the damp paper towel, add about 2 tablespoons of the filling to the tortilla in a line and roll up tightly. Place the filled tortillas on a plate or baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- In a cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet, heat ½ inch of oil to 350 degrees. Fry the taquitos in batches starting with the seam side down, and then flipping; about 1 min on each side. Transfer the fried taquitos to a cooling rack or a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining taquitos.
- Just before serving, drizzle the taquitos with Mexican crema and sprinkle Cotija cheese on top. Serve with shredded lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges.
- Enjoy!