Amazing Leftover Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas: 15 Mins
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a quick and delicious meal with these Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas. It’s a creative way to enjoy those classic holiday flavors in a new format.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cheddar cheese, cranberry sauce, red onion, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Lay out four tortillas. Spoon about 1/4 of the turkey mixture evenly onto one half of each tortilla.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter or oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Carefully place one or two quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet and repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter or oil as needed.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the turkey mixture for an extra kick.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole if desired.
- Feel free to substitute other cheeses like Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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