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Turkey Tortilla Pie

Turkey Tortilla Pie


Yield: 6
Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Cinco de Mayo
 
Preparation Method: Bake
 
Product Type: Cooked Turkey
 







Ingredients
1 Cup Ricotta cheese
2 Cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided
To Taste salt and pepper
6 6-inch flour tortillas
3 Cups mild salsa
6 Ounces COOKED TURKEY BREAST, thinly sliced
3/4 Cup corn niblets, drained
6 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
 
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, salt and pepper.
  3. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1 cup of the salsa over tortillas, layer the following in the order as listed: 2 ounces of turkey slices, top with 1/4 cup corn, 2/3 cup of the cheese mixture and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
  4. Repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 layers.
  5. Top with the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  7. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve with tossed salad.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by the Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board, Kitchener, Ontario and photo provided by Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency




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