Thankfull Quesadilla’s

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2

Thankfull Quesadilla Recipe for Thanksgiving Leftovers

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/3 cup cooked turkey breast , cubed
	1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
	4 tablespoons green chili sauce
	1 tablespoon butter
	1 burrito-size flour tortilla
	4 tablespoons jellied cranberry sauce
	4 tablespoons sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

780

Sugar

40g

Fat

44g

Thankfull Quesadilla's are a delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers like turkey and cranberry sauce. This classic Mexican dish is transformed into a festive and flavorful meal that the whole family will love. With a sweet-and-savory combination of turkey, cheese, green chili sauce, cranberry sauce, and sour cream, this quesadilla is sure to be a hit at your next meal. The best part? It takes only minutes to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal option for any time of the year.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a medium bowl, mix together the cooked turkey, shredded cheddar cheese, and green chili sauce.
3.	In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4.	Place the flour tortilla in the skillet, and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly crispy.
5.	Flip the tortilla over and spread the cranberry sauce and sour cream on one half of the tortilla.
6.	Spoon the turkey mixture over the toppings.
7.	Fold the other half of the tortilla over the toppings, and press down lightly.
8.	Cook for 1 minute more until heated through.
9.	Using a spatula, transfer the quesadilla to a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.	Let the quesadilla cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Easy and quick to make using Thanksgiving leftovers.

Delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors.

Can be customized with additional toppings like avocado or salsa.

CONS

High in calories and sodium due to cheese and cranberry sauce.

Contains gluten and dairy which may not be suitable for all diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a lean protein that is high in nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus. It can boost your mood and metabolism, and help repair muscles after a workout. Cranberry sauce is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants which can boost your immune system.