Description
Thanksgiving Quesadillas offer a delicious way to repurpose your holiday leftovers while delivering a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love. These cheesy delights are filled with succulent turkey, savory stuffing, and sweet cranberry sauce, all encased in perfectly grilled tortillas. Whether youβre looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer for your next gathering, these quesadillas deliver on taste and convenience. With a creamy dipping sauce that complements the flavorful filling, they are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Β½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1 pound leftover turkey
- 12 ounces leftover stuffing
- Β½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, and fresh sage until blended.
- Spread the cheese mixture over half of each tortilla. On top, layer leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce before folding the tortilla.
- Combine remaining mayonnaise with whole berry cranberry sauce and sage in another bowl to create the dipping sauce.
- 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.
- Serve hot, sliced in half, alongside the creamy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out turkey for chicken or beef based on what you have on hand. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar for added flavor depth. Consider adding fresh vegetables or herbs to elevate your quesadilla experience.