15-Minute Leftover Turkey Quesadillas
A quick and easy recipe to transform Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble the quesadilla by placing one tortilla in the skillet and topping it with turkey and cheese.
- Top with another tortilla and press down gently.
- Sauté until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side until crispy and golden brown.
- Slice the quesadilla into wedges.
- Add sour cream and salsa before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, brush tortillas with olive oil or butter before cooking. Use pre-shredded cheese to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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