Name: Turkey Chilaquiles
Prep time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion, divided; 2 cups diced cooked turkey; 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles; 3 cups purchased medium-hot salsa with chipotles and garlic (from about two 16-ounce jars); 4 cups unsalted tortilla chips; 2 cups crumbled queso fresco or Cotija cheese, or grated 4-cheese Mexican blend; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Crema mexicana or sour cream

Turkey ChilaquilesBrian Leatart

This is a soft-style version of chilaquiles, tortilla chips sautéed with chiles and meat and topped with melted cheese. Crema mexicana, a cultured Mexican cream, is available in the cheese and deli section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

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