Description
Thanksgiving Quesadillas are a creative and delicious way to enjoy your holiday leftovers. These savory quesadillas combine tender turkey, flavorful stuffing, and tangy cranberry sauce, all nestled between crispy flour tortillas. They come together in just 30 minutes and are perfect for casual dinners or holiday gatherings. Serve them with a creamy dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor that everyone will love. Transform your leftovers into a mouthwatering meal that highlights the festive flavors of the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or half as much dried sage)
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1 pound leftover turkey, sliced
- 12 ounces leftover stuffing
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, and fresh sage until thoroughly mixed.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla. On one half of each tortilla, layer slices of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Fold the tortillas in half.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook two folded quesadillas at a time for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, cut into halves or quarters for serving, and enjoy with a creamy dipping sauce made from cranberry sauce and mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different meats like chicken or beef if you don't have turkey. Adding sautéed vegetables can enhance the flavor and texture of your quesadillas.