Leftover Turkey Quesadillas
These incredible Leftover Turkey Quesadillas will take the leftovers from your holiday feast and turn them into a brand new satisfying meal!
Servings: 3
Calories: 690kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup cooked turkey finely shredded
- ½ yellow onion finely diced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 small flour tortillas about 4 ½ inches in diameter
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- olive oil spray for cooking
Instructions
- Combine the turkey, onions, spices, lime juice, salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil and let sit for 15-20 minutes1 cup cooked turkey, ½ yellow onion, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ lime, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Meanwhile, lightly char the tortillas over a gas burner on high, for about 30 seconds, don’t let them get too crispy.6 small flour tortillas
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When it’s hot add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté turkey mixture for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions begin to soften. Transfer the turkey mixture to a plate and set aside.3 tablespoons olive oil
- Spray the same skillet with olive oil. Place ⅓ cup of cheese directly into the pan in a circle roughly the size of the tortilla (should be about 5 inches). Spoon 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture into the center of the cheese. Let the cheese melt and bubble, when the edges begin to look crisp place a charred tortilla on top and press down firmly with a rubber spatula for about 30 seconds.Carefully flip the quesadilla over so the cheese is facing up, then remove it from the pan and fold in half, place the quesadilla into the oven at 200F to keep warm while you prepare the rest.olive oil spray, 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Serve with your choice of toppings! I suggest sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or salsa.
Notes
- Variations: This recipe would also be great with leftover chicken!
- Using a rubber spatula will help lift the edges of the quesadilla and keep the cheese in tact.
- If you don't have a gas burner, you can char your tortillas for about 1 minute on a sheet pan under the broiler in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1567mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 1393mg | Iron: 3mg
