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Flavor-Packed-Leftover-Turkey-Quesadillas-You-Have-to-Try-Recipe

Flavor-Packed Leftover Turkey Quesadillas You Have to Try

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  • Author: Dorothy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Flavor-Packed Leftover Turkey Quesadillas are a delicious way to repurpose leftover turkey, combining melty cheese, vibrant veggies, and crispy tortillas for a quick, satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Ingredients

  • Flour tortillas
  • Cooked leftover turkey
  • Shredded mozzarella
  • Shredded cheddar
  • Finely diced sweet pepper
  • Corn
  • Chopped green onion
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine chopped leftover turkey, sweet pepper, corn, and green onion in a bowl.
  • Mix shredded mozzarella and cheddar in a separate bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Place one tortilla in skillet, add cheese mixture on one half.
  • Top with turkey and vegetable mixture, followed by more cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla over the filling, pressing down.
  • Cook until the bottom is golden brown and cheese melts, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer quesadilla to a plate and repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Slice cooked quesadilla into wedges and serve hot.

Notes

For a healthier option, substitute with whole wheat tortillas.
Feel free to mix in other veggies or use chicken if turkey is unavailable.
Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg