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You are here: Home » Recipes » Christmas & New Year's

Turkey Crispy Tacos with Mole Sauce

Published: Nov 22, 2016 · Updated: Oct 24, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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Crispy fried corn tortillas… need I say more?

Well, once we add some leftover turkey you will be amazed by how incredibly well these two pairs together in these turkey crispy tacos, or as I call them, “flautas”. Can we make them even better? Well, yes! We have some options, like a topping of Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco (or both!), and a drizzle of Mexican Cream. My younger sister first told me about this way of using turkey leftovers, and now it is also one of my favorites.

Turkey Crispy Tacos with Mole Sauce

This recipe is sponsored by el Mexicano® Brand all opinions are my own

Turkey crispy tacos recipe | Mexican Recipes

But let me tell you something else today, and that is that for all things cheesy and creamy, I like to use El Mexicano® Brand. There are a bunch of things that I like about this brand, but above all, it’s their large selection of Mexican cheeses and creams. They offer a wide array of Mexican cheeses from Quesos Frescos, Oaxaca, Asadero, Quesadilla, Menonita, Fresco Casero, Panela, and more.

Turkey crispy tacos recipe | Ingredients

And guess what? For the following months, I will be teaming up with El Mexicano® brand, which makes me very happy! I will be sharing more recipes with you where you can use their wide variety of products, which by the way goes beyond just creams and cheeses. Just check their website, you will be surprised!

Turkey crispy tacos recipe | step by step

I don’t want to be pushy, guys, but this combination is a winner, so go ahead and get your frying pans ready!

Those lonely turkey drumsticks will become something D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!

How to make Turkey Crispy Tacos with Mole Sauce

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El Mexicano quesos y crema

DIRECTIONS:

Turkey crispy tacos recipe | step by step instructions
  • Place the shredded turkey meat into a bowl and season with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature.
  • While the oil is heating up, warm the tortillas on a hot griddle until they become pliable and easy to roll.  Cover with a kitchen napkin to keep them warm while you form the taquitos.
Turkey crispy tacos recipe | step by step instructions with photos of the process.
  • Add some of the turkey meat into the tortilla; roll tightly and, with the help of kitchen tongs, place into the hot oil. Wait a few seconds before removing the tongs, to be sure the tortilla won’t unfold.
  • Cook each taquito for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Once cooked, place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Turkey crispy tacos recipe | Mexican Food
  • Before serving, spoon some of the Mole sauce over the taquitos, drizzle with cream and garnish with El Mexicano® Cotija Cheese and/or Fresco Casero®, I used a mix of the two of them.  Add some avocado slices and red onion rings. Enjoy!

Want to try EL MEXICANO BRAND® products? Check them out in the dairy section of your local grocery store or your nearest Latin Store, and to learn more, visit  ELMEXICANO.NET

Provecho!

Mely Martinez,

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Turkey crispy tacos

Mely Martínez
Well, once we add some leftover turkey you will be amazed by how incredibly well these two pairs together in these turkey crispy tacos, or as I call them, flautas. Can we make them even better? Well, yes! We have some options, like a topping of Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco...
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 corn tortillas the thinner the better
  • 2 cups of shredded turkey meat
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • About ¾ cup Vegetable oil
  • 1-⅓ cup of mole sauce*
  • 1 cup of El Mexicano® Cotija Cheese grated or Queso Fresco Casero®
  • ½ cup El Mexicano® Crema Mexicana

Instructions
 

  • Place the shredded turkey meat into a bowl and season with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature.
  • While the oil is heating up, warm the tortillas on a hot griddle (just a few seconds) until they become pliable and easy to roll. Cover with a kitchen napkin to keep them warm while you form the taquitos.
  • Add some of the turkey meat into the tortilla; roll tightly and, with the help of kitchen tongs, place into the hot oil. Wait a few seconds before removing the tongs, to be sure the tortilla won’t unfold.
  • Cook each taquito for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Once cooked, place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Before serving, spoon some of the Mole sauce over the taquitos, drizzle with cream and garnish with El Mexicano® Cotija Cheese and/or Fresco Casero®, I used a mix of the two of them. Add some avocado slices and red onion rings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • El Mexicano® Brand also sells mole paste.
  • You can also serve with red onion slices, avocado, and pickled carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 13gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 924mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2.4mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 1.5mg
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  1. Jacqueline Contreras

    November 05, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Where’s the mole sauce recipe? What other sauces would pair nice here?

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      November 06, 2017 at 1:44 am

      Hello Jacqueline,

      Here is the link to the Mole recipe. Mole Poblano
      You can use green tomatillo sauce, Creamy avocado sauce, and Red fried sauce. All of these recipes are here on the blog.
      Happy cooking!

      Reply
  2. Ava Carolina

    November 23, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    Ive made these for years -but never with turkey meat...thanks for the reminder

    Reply
  3. Rebecca Subbiah

    November 23, 2016 at 12:13 am

    5 stars
    great idea for post thanksgiving and happy thanksgiving.

    Reply

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