Thanksgiving Quesadillas
Thanksgiving Quesadillas offer a delightful twist on your holiday leftovers, combining the comforting flavors of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce in a crispy tortilla. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for casual gatherings or cozy family dinners. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a burst of festive flavor that is sure to impress. Not only are these quesadillas customizable based on your available ingredients, but they also provide a fun way to reduce food waste by transforming leftovers into a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (2 quesadillas per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 8-ounce package Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped small
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1 pound leftover turkey
- 12 ounces leftover stuffing
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and sage until well combined.
- Divide the cheese mixture over each tortilla. On one half of each tortilla, layer turkey slices, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
- Fold each tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook two folded quesadillas at a time for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cut into halves or wedges and serve warm with the creamy dipping sauce made from mayonnaise and sage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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