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Leftover Cranberry and Turkey Quesadillas with Asiago and White Cheddar Cheese

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November 23, 2016
5 from 2 votes


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Here is a tasty way to use your leftover turkey, as these Leftover Cranberry Turkey Quesadillas are made with Asiago and White Cheddar Cheese and are sure to please!

Leftover Cranberry and Turkey Quesadillas with Asiago and White Cheddar Cheese quartered

My body must know Thanksgiving is coming because it is so ready to eat everything.

I just ate a quarter loaf of pumpkin bread without hardly coming up for air. I can’t quite figure out the reason for this; although I bet it probably has something to do with falling asleep while putting O to bed, waking up drenched in sweat with no idea what time it was.

Parents out there, pleaseee, tell me I’m not the only one that is ready for bed before their toddler!?

I actually wouldn’t be surprised if I am still half asleep now. I really should have just stayed in bed, but I needed some pumpkin bread, soooo here I am (falling asleep, on the couch, mentally pumping myself up for cycling tomorrow).

Yes, the struggle is real.

Just kidding, life is pretty darn easy at the moment- minus the keeping my eyeballs open part. That is actually really really hard.

And, on that note, before I really start talking riddles, I am going to leave you with this ridiculously easy, crazy delicious leftover turkey and cranberry sauce quesadilla. All you need are a few (ok, 5) ingredients and about 10 minutes to Thanksgiving leftover magic.

I should make a quick mention that there are no set ingredient measurements for the turkey, cheese and cranberry sauce. This recipe is just so simple and best thrown together. Some people like more cheese, while others like more cranberry sauce.

If you’re me, you like more of everything.

I used a combination of asiago and white cheddar cheese, but you can use almost any cheese you have on hand- Swiss, provolone, mozzarella, etc.

Happy Thanksgiving!

and goodnight.

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Leftover Cranberry and Turkey Quesadillas with Asiago and White Cheddar Cheese cooking in skillet

 

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Leftover Turkey Quesadillas with Asiago and White Cheddar Cheese

Turkey Quesadilla

5 from 2 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
This Turkey Quesadilla is a creative way to use up leftover cranberry sauce and turkey this Thanksgiving. It’s incredibly quick and easy and makes a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2 serving
Calories 463 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • ½ cup White cheddar cheese - grated
  • ½ cup Asiago cheese - grated
  • ¼ lb Leftover turkey breast - chopped
  • ¼ cup Cranberry Sauce - homemade or store-bought
  • Finely chopped fresh thyme or rosemary - for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. When butter is melted, reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 tortilla to the skillet, making sure the entire bottom side gets coated in the butter.
  • Working quickly, place a small layer of grated cheese on top of the tortilla, followed by the chopped (or sliced) leftover turkey, sprinkle of cheese, layer of cranberry sauce and a final layer of cheese. Gently press the other tortilla on top and cover the skillet with a lid to help accelerate the cheese melting process.
  • When bottom is golden brown and cheese has melted, (very) carefully flip over the entire quesadilla and allow the remaining side to cook until golden brown.
  • Transfer quesadilla from skillet to cutting board and allow 1-2 minutes to cool before cutting. Garnish with fresh chopped thyme or rosemary, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 539mg | Iron: 1.7mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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