Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas
Transform your holiday leftovers into a gourmet delight with these irresistible Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas! This quick and easy recipe combines tender cooked turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, gooey mozzarella, bold sharp cheddar, and aromatic green onions, all tucked between buttery, golden-brown flour tortillas. Ready in just 20 minutes, these cheesy quesadillas are perfect for a creative post-Thanksgiving meal or a flavorful weeknight dinner. Serve them warm for a comforting dish that’s equal parts sweet, savory, and satisfying. Perfect for using up leftovers or simply indulging in rich seasonal flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: turkey cranberry quesadillas, leftover turkey recipes, easy quesadilla recipe, holiday leftovers, creative Thanksgiving recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked turkey
- 0.5 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Place a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. Spread 2 teaspoons of butter evenly over one side of each tortilla. Set aside.
3. Lay two tortillas, butter side down, on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese across both tortillas.
4. Add 1 cup of cooked turkey on top of the cheese layer for each tortilla.
5. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce over the turkey for each tortilla and spread gently using the back of a spoon.
6. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions on top of the cranberry sauce for each tortilla.
7. Place the remaining tortillas on top, butter side up, to complete each quesadilla.
8. Carefully transfer one quesadilla to the preheated skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side or until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt.
9. Use a spatula to carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
10. Repeat the process with the second quesadilla.
11. Remove from heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes before slicing each quesadilla into quarters.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 722 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% | |
*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.
