Thanksgiving Quesadillas
Thanksgiving Quesadillas are a delightful and creative way to repurpose your holiday leftovers into a mouthwatering dish. These crispy flour tortillas are generously filled with tender turkey, savory stuffing, and tangy cranberry sauce, all complemented by a creamy cheese blend. Perfect for a quick lunch or as an appetizer for festive gatherings, these quesadillas offer a comforting taste of Thanksgiving in every bite. With minimal prep time and ingredients, they make it easy to enjoy your favorite holiday flavors without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (1 quesadilla per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 package (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 pound leftover turkey (sliced)
- 12 ounces leftover stuffing
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded Monterey Jack cheese with mayonnaise and chopped sage until well combined.
- On each tortilla, spread an even layer of the cheese mixture. Add slices of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on one half of the tortilla before folding it over.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each folded quesadilla for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the dipping sauce, combine additional cranberry sauce with mayonnaise and sage in a separate bowl.
- Slice the quesadillas in half and serve warm with the creamy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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