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The Turkey Stuffing and Herb Butter Burrito offers a delightful twist on traditional holiday flavors, making it perfect for using up leftover turkey and stuffing. Combining savory turkey, hearty stuffing, and creamy herb butter all wrapped in a warm tortilla, this recipe transforms classic ingredients into a delicious, portable meal. In this article, we will explore the steps to create this dish, delve into its flavor profile, and discuss variations to cater to different tastes.

Turkey Stuffing and Herb Butter Burrito

A delicious burrito filled with turkey, stuffing, herbs, and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2.0 large flour tortillas
  • 1.0 cup cooked turkey, shredded or diced
  • 1.0 cup stuffing mix, prepared
  • 1.0 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup cranberry sauce
  • 0.25 cup green onions, sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2.0 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.0 to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
  • Cook the Stuffing: If you’re using store-bought stuffing, follow the package instructions to prepare it. If you’re making homemade stuffing, sauté your choice of bread cubes with butter, onions, celery, and seasonings until golden, then moisten with broth to desired texture.
  • Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey, prepared stuffing, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. Stir until evenly distributed.
  • Prepare the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, just until soft and pliable.
  • Assemble the Burritos: Spread a thin layer of herb butter on each tortilla, leaving an inch around the edges. On the bottom half of each tortilla, add a generous scoop of the turkey stuffing mixture. Drizzle a tablespoon of cranberry sauce over the filling, then sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Roll the Burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from the bottom to encase the filling. Ensure the burrito is well sealed by tucking in any loose ends.
  • Grill the Burritos (Optional): For a crispy outside, heat the same skillet over medium heat and place the burritos seam side down. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Slice the burritos in half diagonally and serve warm with extra cranberry sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Can grill the burritos for a crispy texture.
Keyword burrito, herb butter, stuffing, turkey