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Mexican Turkey Stuffed Shells

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 "we all really liked it. I added more seasonings. I also satueed onions and peppers to add to the mix." - maimers

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Turkey

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
1 PoundGround turkey
1/2 CupOnion; chopped
1/4 Cupfresh cilantro; chopped
1 TeaspoonGarlic; minced
1 TeaspoonDried Oregano
1/2 TeaspoonCumin
1/2 TeaspoonSalt
1 Cupnon-fat ricotta cheese
18 Largepasta shells; uncooked
20 Ouncesenchilada sauce
1/4 Cupreduced-calorie Monterey Jack Cheese; shredded

Mexican Turkey Stuffed Shells Preparation

1. In large bowl combine turkey, onions, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt. Blend in ricotta. Stuff each uncooked shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of turkey mixture.

2. In 2-quart oblong, glass baking dish, pour 10-ounces enchilada sauce. Arrange shells in baking dish and dot any remaining turkey mixture over shells. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over shells and cover tightly with foil.

3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until shells are tender. Sprinkle cheese over top. Re-cover and allow to stand 10 minutes.

Notes

Republished with permission, National Turkey Federation

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    Mexican Turkey Stuffed Shells Reviews

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    we all really liked it. I added more seasonings. I also satueed onions and peppers to add to the mix.
    1 years, 6 months, 1 weeks, 22 hours, 45 minutes ago
    Republished with permission, National Turkey Federation
    [I posted this recipe.]
    7 years, 8 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 21 hours, 46 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Winter
    2. Summer
    3. Spring
    4. Fall
    5. Bake
    6. Main Dish
    7. American
    8. Turkey
    9. Dinner
    10. Salty

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