For a spicier kick, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the turkey filling. Ensure the tamales are tightly wrapped to prevent water from seeping in during steaming. To reheat frozen tamales, microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or re-steam for 15-20 minutes.
Leftover Turkey Tamales
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS57
Transform your holiday leftovers into a culinary masterpiece with these savory turkey tamales. A delightful way to repurpose that roasted turkey, offering a healthier, lard-free alternative to traditional recipes. These tamales are perfect for freezing, allowing you to enjoy a taste of the holidays any time of the year. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime for a zesty finish.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Cholesterol37 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein19 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium656 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat28 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 hrs
Soak corn husks in a bowl of warm water until softened, about 1 hour; drain.
02
Step
10 mins
Whisk masa, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; stir in corn oil. Stir in 3 ½ cups broth, 1 cup at a time, until dough is smooth and the consistency of thick peanut butter. Set aside remaining ½ cup turkey broth for the filling.
03
Step
10 mins
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Off heat, add turkey, 1 teaspoon paprika, oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in reserved ½ cup turkey broth until moistened.
04
Step
10 mins
Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon dough in center of each corn husk; top with 1 heaping tablespoon turkey filling. Roll husk around dough and filling, tucking bottom of husk into tamale. Tie a corn husk strip or string around each tamale to secure.
05
Step
1 hrs
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan; fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Stand tamales upright in steamer, cover, and steam until cooked through, about 1 hour. Add more water as needed.
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Octavia Auer
Feb 15, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the tamales froze beautifully. I had a quick and tasty meal ready whenever I needed it.
Gladyce Veum
Dec 10, 2024I added a can of diced green chilies to the turkey filling for a bit of extra heat. Delicious!
Allene Christiansen
Oct 19, 2024These tamales were a hit! The turkey filling was flavorful and the masa was perfectly moist. I'll definitely be making these again next Thanksgiving!