Cheesy Taco Casserole
 
 
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix (see above)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2¼ cups red enchilada sauce (about 2 [10-ounce] cans)
  • 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (14-ounce) package quesadilla melting cheese, crumbled (about 3½ cups)
  • Pico de Gallo (recipe follows) and sour cream, to serve
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.
  3. In a large bowl, combine Taco Seasoning Mix, salt, and 1 tablespoon water, stirring until well combined. Stir in turkey.
  4. In same skillet, spread ¾ cup enchilada sauce in bottom. Layer with 1 tortilla. Layer with half of turkey mixture and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers with 1 tortilla, ¾ cup enchilada sauce, remaining turkey mixture, and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining 1 tortilla and ¾ cup sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1½ cups cheese.
  5. Bake until hot and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with Pico de Gallo and sour cream.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/taco-seasoning-mix-cheesy-taco-casserole/