B.J. Daniels | Tex-Mex Thanksgiving Leftovers

I was born in Texas, so I was raised on Tex-Mex. When we first moved to Montana, no one had ever heard of tortillas. But my mother talked the grocery into getting some for her and began teaching friends how to make enchiladas. They were a hit – except for one friend who claimed her family liked them better using pancakes. :)

My latest book in the Montana Hamiltons series releases two days before Thanksgiving. So I thought I would share my favorite leftover turkey recipe.

It is really simple and delicious and elevates turkey to another level.

BJs Turkey Enchiladas

3 cups chopped turkey
2 cups of grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup diced green onions
several diced Jalapenos (to taste)
1 small can of green chilies, diced
1 teaspoon garlic
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 package of corn tortillas
1 large can of enchilada sauce

1. Mix everything but the tortillas in a large bowl.

2.Heat corn tortillas in a skillet on the stove or on a griddle without any oil just until they are soft and flexible enough to roll.

3. Put a good amount of filling into the tortilla and roll. Place in a baking pan (9x13) close together. You can usually get a dozen in the pan if you’re creative.

4. Top with your choice of enchilada sauce. I prefer tomato based but I know my daughter likes the green chili kind.

5. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Top with more grated cheese, if you like.

I serve mine with a vinegar/sugar coleslaw and refried beans.

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About B.J. Daniels

All I ever wanted to be was a writer. I remember at age eight making that decision. But it would take me years before I admitted it to anyone else.

My father always told me I could be anything I wanted. And I believed him. I worked first at a newspaper as a feature’s writer and later an editor. I sold my first short story to Woman’s World in 1987. That day is one of the most exciting days of my life. My first fiction sale! A dream come true.

I sold another 35 short stories before I wrote and sold my first book, ODD MAN OUT, set in West Yellowstone, Montana where I grew up. "Romantic Times" gave the book 4 1/2 stars and nominated it for Best First Book and Best Intrigue for 1995. Most of my books are set in my home state of Montana. Others take me back to my Texas roots, the place I was born.

When I’m not writing, I’m playing. My husband and I love to travel, camp and boat. In the winter, I snowboard (who says you have to be a kid to snowboard). Every chance I get, I read. I love books. I love stories that take me away, that surprise and scare me, that make me laugh and cry. Those are the kind of books I try to write.

Lately, when not sitting in front of the computer, I've found myself sitting in front of my sewing machine. I love food. I love being creative.

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