Thanksgiving Quesadillas
Thanksgiving Quesadillas are a delightful way to repurpose your holiday leftovers into a quick and flavorful meal. Combining tender turkey, savory stuffing, and melted cheese between crisp tortillas, these quesadillas offer an exciting twist on traditional Thanksgiving flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, they’re easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve them with a creamy dipping sauce or alongside fresh salads for a complete meal that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
- 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
Scale
- 1 package (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 pound leftover turkey (white or dark meat)
- 12 ounces leftover stuffing
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, and chopped sage.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly on each tortilla. On one half of each tortilla, layer turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Fold the other half over.
- For the dipping sauce, mix remaining mayonnaise with sage in a small bowl.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook two folded quesadillas for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Cut each quesadilla in half and serve warm with the creamy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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