Thanksgiving Leftover Smash Burger Tacos (Printable Version)

Turn holiday turkey and stuffing into crisp, cheesy tacos topped with tangy cranberry salsa—quick and satisfying.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey & Tacos

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 8 corn tortillas
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 1 cup shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack

→ Stuffing

06 - 1 cup cooked stuffing, crumbled

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Divide ground turkey into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
03 - Place a tortilla on the skillet, then immediately position a turkey ball in the center.
04 - Use a spatula or burger press to flatten the turkey ball evenly across the tortilla to the edges.
05 - Season the turkey with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and cooked through on the bottom.
06 - Flip the tortilla so the turkey side faces down.
07 - Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese and a spoonful of crumbled stuffing over the turkey.
08 - Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp.
09 - Remove from skillet. Top each taco with a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
10 - Fold and serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to make with just thirty minutes needed from fridge to table
  • A fun way to use up stuffing turkey and cranberry sauce after the holiday rush
  • Requires only a skillet and a spatula so cleanup is easy
  • Comforting cheesy and slightly tangy with real Thanksgiving flavors in every bite
02 -
  • Packed with protein from turkey and cheese
  • Ideal way to reduce food waste after holidays
  • Suitable for gluten free diets if you use GF stuffing and check your tortillas
03 -
  • Always smash the turkey flat for maximum crispy bits
  • Let the cheese fully melt before folding for gooey texture
  • If your stuffing is dry splash a little broth or melted butter over it before adding to tacos
  • Making these tacos as a freezer meal is possible by cooking and cooling the turkey portions first then layering tortillas with cheese and stuffing Freeze in single layers Thaw and crisp on the skillet straight from the freezer Add cranberry sauce just before serving
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