Cranberry Turkey Quesadilla
Elevate your holiday leftovers with this irresistible Cranberry Turkey Quesadilla recipe! This quick and easy dish brings together tender, shredded turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and a gooey blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all tucked into golden, buttery flour tortillas. Fresh spinach adds a nutritious crunch, while a hint of salt and pepper ties the flavors together perfectly. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a deliciously creative way to give your turkey a second life and makes for a comforting lunch or light dinner. Serve these crispy quesadillas warm alongside extra cranberry sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a festive twist on a classic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 0.5 cup Cranberry sauce
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Fresh spinach (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each tortilla.
Place one of the tortillas, buttered side down, onto the hot skillet.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
Top the cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded turkey and 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce. If using spinach, add 1/4 cup of fresh leaves now.
Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper for added flavor.
Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure it holds together.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing it into wedges.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients to make additional quesadillas.
Serve warm with extra cranberry sauce or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 656 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 3570 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 210.5 g | 421% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2039 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1925 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
