Thanksgiving Leftover Baked Burrito

topped with sour cream

Thanksgiving Leftover: Baked Burritos

Thanksgiving or Christmas, this is a leftover recipe that can be used with chicken, duck, turkey, pork, or beef, and it could even be made as a quick pre-Thanksgiving meal for the family the night before a holiday because it is so easy to put together. Using shredded turkey, cheese, salsa (or make it interesting and mix in some cranberry with the salsa), rice (even a thin layer of mashed potatoes), and flour or corn wraps, this is a great meal for Black Friday or after the holidays, and extremely versatile.

Ingredients:

• 1/2-1 lb. shredded meat
• 12-15 Flour or Corn Wraps
• 2-3 cups of Mild or Medium Salsa or (if using mashed potatoes) 1-2 cups gravy (yea, it gets interesting in a good way)
• 3 lb. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cups cooked rice or 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 1-2 cups baked, black, pinto, or kidney beans (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spread about 1/2 cup salsa (if using the mashed potatoes, use leftover gravy instead of salsa) on the bottom of a casserole dish (9X9 or 13X9).
3. Fill each wrap with meat, beans, and some cheese. Roll and place side by side in the baking dish.
4. Spread the rice on top and the rest of the salsa on top of the rice, then top with lots of cheese.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes (until cheese is melted and slightly bubbling).
6. Wait 5 minutes, then dig in!!

Another way to make this-

1. Follow the 1st step above.
2. Spread some Cranberry sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, along with some gravy.
3. Fill the wraps with some stuffing and turkey, roll and place side by side in the dish.
4. Spread Mashed Potatoes on top, then top with cranberry sauce and gravy. Add some Italian Cheese if desired.
5. Bake 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are slightly browned and the top is bubbling and warmed.
6. Wait 5 minutes and EAT!!

This is such a fun way to take leftovers and incorporate them in a dish that is totally different and one that kids will love to eat, because it is not the same old leftover meal. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!!!!