Leftover Turkey Quesadillas

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These gooey quesadillas are made with turkey leftovers flavored with salsa and packed into a warm tortilla. Serve with guacamole and pico de gallo for a quick lunch or appetizer.

prep 10

cook 35

total 45

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Ingredients

▢ 2 cups turkey leftovers (shredded)
▢ 10 tortillas (wheat flour or corn)
▢ 2 cups melty cheese (use shredded Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
▢ 1-2 cups salsa roja (or your favorite Mexican salsa)
▢ 1 ½ cups refried beans
▢ vegetable oil (as needed)

For serving

▢ guacamole
▢ pico de gallo
▢ salsa

Instructions

Place turkey in a pan and add a few tablespoons of salsa roja, start with 1-2 then add more to taste.
Reheat stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Set aside.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Brush the skillet with a bit of cooking oil and place a tortilla.
Spread one spoonful of refried beans in one side and add some cheese on top.
Follow with some of the turkey mixture and fold the tortilla over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Press down gently with a spatula.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until the cheese is nicely melted and the tortilla becomes crispy and golden brown.
Repeat to make 10 quesadillas and serve immediately.

Notes

If you intend to serve this dish to kids, don’t heat the leftover turkey with a spicy salsa, you can use tomato sauce or just leave out and use the salsa for serving only.
When assembling, layer the ingredients evenly and avoid overloading it to ensure that the tortilla crisps up nicely.
Use medium heat to allow the cheese to melt evenly without burning the tortilla.

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