Description
Transform your leftover turkey into a quick and cheesy quesadilla. This recipe is perfect for a fast and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped leftover cooked turkey
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 large flour tortillas
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add chopped turkey and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Remove turkey mixture from skillet and set aside.
- Wipe skillet clean and return to medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the tortilla.
- Top with the turkey mixture and optional cranberry sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filling.
- Place the second tortilla on top.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like corn or jalapeños.
- Serve with your favorite salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg