Turkey Flautas
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, these Turkey Flautas are the perfect way to transform shredded turkey into a Mexican-inspired handheld treat! Filled with a creamy mixture of cooked turkey, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, cilantro, and a hint of green chilies, each flauta is seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, cumin, and a touch of salt and pepper. Wrapped snugly in soft corn tortillas and fried to a crunchy perfection, these savory rolls are ideal for a fun family dinner or an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces—think zesty salsa, creamy guacamole, or tangy sour cream—for a dish that’s irresistible from the first bite to the last. Easy to make and packed with flavor, these Turkey Flautas are sure to be a hit on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey (shredded)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Green chilies (diced, canned)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 pieces Corn tortillas
- 1.5 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded turkey, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, cilantro, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet for 20–30 seconds to make them pliable.
Place 2–3 tablespoons of the turkey mixture on one end of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure it with a toothpick if necessary.
Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling until all the flautas are prepared.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place 3–4 flautas into the hot oil, seam side down, and fry for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
Transfer fried flautas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat frying with the remaining flautas.
Serve the flautas warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 445.4 g | 571% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.1 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2676 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.3 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 206.9 g | 414% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1293 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2445 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
