After Thanksgiving dinner, your fridge is probably overflowing with leftovers. You have to eat them all eventually, but reheating them on a plate over and over can get a little boring. Why not mix things up a bit with a Mexican food twist and turn your leftovers into Thanksgiving burritos?
Spice up Thanksgiving leftovers by turning them into Mexican food! Here’s how to make burritos from your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Assemble Your Leftovers
You can be as creative as you like, but here’s a basic lineup:
- Protein: Leftover turkey (white or dark meat)
- Carbs: Stuffing, mashed potatoes, or sweet potatoes
- Veggies: Roasted vegetables, green bean casserole, or sautéed spinach
- Extras: Cranberry sauce, gravy, or even mac and cheese
- Wraps: Large flour tortillas work best for holding everything together
- Spices: Use premade taco seasoning or make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder
- Bonus: Add black or refried beans for extra protein or a vegetarian version
Warm It Up
Before you assemble your burrito, you’ll want to warm everything up first. Cold mashed potatoes and stuffing can be stiff, making your burrito tough to roll. You’ll also want to heat your turkey and veggies. Cut or shred your turkey into manageable pieces, then heat it on the stove with your veggies, adding extra beans and taco seasoning. You should also heat your tortillas so they don’t rip when you roll your burritos.
Build Your Burrito
Lay your tortilla flat and start layering from the center: first, the mashed potatoes, then the stuffing, and finally, the turkey and veggies. Drizzle a bit of gravy or cranberry sauce on top for moisture and flavor. Be careful not to overfill! It’s tempting to fit as much as you can on the tortilla, but it will make it hard to keep everything together when you roll it up.
To roll your burrito, fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll it up tightly from the bottom. You can slice your burrito in half or just dig in. Serve it with a side of extra gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping.
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While making a burrito is a tasty way to eat your Thanksgiving leftovers, you just can’t beat a plate full of authentic Mexican food. At Los Primos, delicious meals are always on the table. Whether you need a break from cooking over Thanksgiving weekend or are just in the mood for something warm and spicy, you can’t go wrong with Mexican food.