Thanksgiving Quesadilla

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2

Thanksgiving Quesadilla: A Festive Twist on a Classic Dish

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 flour tortillas
	1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
	1/4 pound shredded cooked turkey meat
	2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
	1/2 jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced
	1 green onion , sliced
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

599

Sugar

10g

Fat

27g

Thanksgiving Quesadilla is a fun and festive twist on a classic dish. It combines traditional Thanksgiving flavors like turkey and cranberry sauce with Mexican-inspired spices like jalapeno and cilantro. This dish is perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers and can be served as an appetizer or a main dish. It's quick and easy to make, and can be customized to your liking by adding or removing ingredients. Whether you're looking for a tasty snack or a unique way to use up your leftovers, Thanksgiving Quesadilla is sure to be a hit!

Instructions

1.	Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2.	Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
3.	Add the cooked turkey, cranberry sauce, jalapeno pepper, green onion, and cilantro on top of the cheese.
4.	Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese and top with the second tortilla.
5.	Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.
6.	Slice and serve hot.

PROS

Thanksgiving Quesadilla is a delicious and flavorful way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers.

It’s quick and easy to make, and can be customized to your liking by adding or removing ingredients.

CONS

This dish may be high in calories and sodium due to the cheese and cranberry sauce.

It may not be suitable for those with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe includes leftover turkey, which is a good source of protein.
The cranberry sauce contains antioxidants and is good for digestive health. Jalapeno peppers are high in vitamin C and capsaicin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.