Turkey Quesadillas
Transform your leftover turkey into a mouthwatering meal with these easy and flavorful Turkey Quesadillas! Packed with tender, seasoned turkey, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of fresh cilantro, these quesadillas are pan-fried to golden perfection for irresistible crunch. A blend of cumin and chili powder adds a zesty kick, while sautéed red onions enhance the savory depth of each bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and satisfying recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day snacks. Serve with creamy sour cream and zesty salsa for the ultimate dipping experience. Whether you’re repurposing holiday leftovers or craving a Tex-Mex twist, these Turkey Quesadillas are sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 Flour tortillas (8-10 inches)
- 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil
- 0.5 cup Red onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the turkey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the seasoned turkey and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the turkey is heated through. Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.
Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil over medium heat.
Place a flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheese over half the tortilla. Top the cheese with 1/4 of the turkey mixture and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Fold the tortilla in half, pressing down gently with a spatula to seal. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, turkey, and cilantro, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.
Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice each quesadilla into wedges.
Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.7 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.4 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 4059 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 210.0 g | 420% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1715 mg | 132% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2255 mg | 48% | |
*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.
