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Leftover Turkey Quesadilla

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 548 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 2 cups leftover turkey meat chopped into small cubes (250g)
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (240g)
  • 3 1/2 ounces brie cheese (100g) 1 cup brie chopped into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar (50g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (50g) or more cheddar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Sprinkle 1/4 of cheddar and 1/4 of mozzarella on half of a tortilla.
  2. Top with 1/4 of turkey meat, spoon over 1/4 of the cranberry sauce, and top with 1/4 of the brie (cut into small cubes). Season the filling with salt and pepper.
  3. Fold the tortilla in half.
  4. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  5. Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When hot add the folded tortilla to the pan. Cook until it's golden on both sides and the cheese is melted.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board, sprinkle lightly with salt while still hot, and cut in half.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any leftover turkey or chicken meat for this recipe. If you want to make it from scratch, you can just cut turkey/chicken breast/tenderloin into small cubes, season with salt, pepper, and cook in a pan.
  • Calories = 1 quesadilla (1/4 of the recipe). This is only an estimate! You can count 1 1/2 tortillas per person.

Nutrition Information

Calories 548kcal (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 548

% Daily Value*

Calories 548kcal 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.