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Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake

November 18, 2021 by Amber 10 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Minute® Rice. All opinions are mine alone.

Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake is a really simple recipe to use up some Thanksgiving leftovers made with turkey, Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice, enchilada sauce, corn, black beans, Mexican-style shredded cheese blend, cranberry sauce and taco seasoning baked and then garnished with more cranberry sauce, cilantro, olives, fresh avocado and lime. 

This year is flying by… Thanksgiving is just a week away! I love everything about the holiday. Giving thanks, sharing time with loved ones and of course all the delicious food. I know I’m not the only one who ends up cooking WAY too much food on Thanksgiving and is left with a fridge full of leftovers and honestly, I sort of like it. A fridge full of prepared food is perfectly paired with the weekend of crazy shopping that follows Thanksgiving to give me more time to spend with my family. That is what this time is all about after all. More time with friends and family.  

Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake

Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake is perfect to make with leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and black olives. Add in my favorite easy meal solution ingredient, Minute® Ready to Serve Rice, along with a few other simple ingredients and you have a comforting meal ready for the dinner table in no time at all. Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake is loaded with turkey and rice with a semi-sweet enchilada sauce mixture tossed together with black beans, corn and cheese, pulling in your favorite enchilada flavors with a hint of Thanksgiving inside.

Minute Ready to Serve Cups

With holidays in full swing, it is important to slow down and enjoy all the small, wonderful moments in front of you. Spend less time in the kitchen by using microwaveable Minute® Ready to Serve cups that make cooking quality rice easier and quicker with BPA-free, recyclable cups that are ready in 90 seconds or less. Perfect for creative post-Thanksgiving dishes like this Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake, or use their light, simple flavors to pair with a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

  • Two Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice cups, Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice is another option
  • Enchilada sauce, homemade or store bought
  • Leftover Thanksgiving turkey, diced or shredded
  • Can whole kernel corn, drained
  • Can black beans, drained
  • Mexican-style four cheese blend shredded cheese, a package blend of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso is what I used but any shredded cheese may be used.
  • Taco seasoning
  • Whole berry cranberry sauce, homemade or canned

Garnish

  • Cilantro
  • Black Olives
  • Whole berry cranberry sauce
  • Avocado
  • Lime

Also Needed: 7 by 11 inch casserole dish, measuring cups, mixing bowl, spoon, oven, microwave

“Can I swap some ingredients?”

You can swap ingredients in this recipe easily! Try some rotisserie chicken instead of turkey, refried beans instead of black beans, remove the corn, add tomatoes, swap the cranberry sauce for extra enchilada sauce. Toppings are that of your choice! Sour cream , guacamole, salsa, fresh cherry tomatoes…. whatever you wish. This Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake recipe is one that you can tweak to accommodate your families personal tastes. 

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Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Amber
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Turkey-Cranberry Enchilada Rice Bake is a really simple recipe to use up some Thanksgiving leftovers made with turkey, Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice, enchilada sauce, corn, black beans, Mexican-style shredded cheese blend, cranberry sauce and taco seasoning baked and then garnished with more cranberry sauce, cilantro, olives, fresh avocado and lime.


Ingredients

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  • 2 – Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice cups
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups leftover turkey, diced or shredded
  • 15 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained
  • 2 cups Mexican-style four cheese blend shredded cheese, separated
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Garnish

  • cilantro, chopped
  • sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • lime (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In microwave, heat the Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice cups for 1 minute, 30 seconds.
  • Add Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice to a large mixing bowl, add in enchilada sauce, leftover turkey, corn, black beans, HALF of the shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce.
  • Mix ingredients together and place into a 7 by 11 inch casserole dish. Press down slightly so the casserole is easier to serve after cooking.
  • Add the other half of the shredded cheese to the top and bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, sliced black olives, 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce and fresh avocado slices to serve.
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven

Keywords: leftover, Thanksgiving, turkey, cranberry sauce, enchilada, casserole, Minute Rice,

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Comments

  1. Tisha

    November 23, 2021 at 4:54 PM

    I’m definitely intrigued by this recipe! Will have to try it

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amber

      November 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM

      I think you will enjoy it. Cranberry sounds odd at first but really works well.

      Reply
  2. Bella

    November 23, 2021 at 3:55 PM

    Yumm this looks so tasty! I love anything with cranberry, I have to add this to my dinner recipe for next week!

    Reply
    • Amber

      November 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM

      Enjoy Bella

      Reply
  3. Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS

    November 23, 2021 at 2:43 PM

    What a tasty recipe thank you sharing, This would a great way to use up holiday leftovers.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amber

      November 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM

      Enjoy Jen!

      Reply
  4. Mimi

    November 22, 2021 at 8:36 PM

    Such a great one-pan dish, it sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Amber

      November 30, 2021 at 1:59 PM

      Yes, love these easy meals.

      Reply
  5. Karen

    November 22, 2021 at 7:56 PM

    I have never thought of adding cranberries with rice, you make it look so delish!! Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Amber

      November 30, 2021 at 1:59 PM

      it is surprisingly nice! Rice just goes with everything though. haha

      Reply

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