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southwest turkey quesadillas

Recipe by
Christine Cuneo
Tonawanda, NY

I thawed out some of the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving one day and was wondering what to do with it. We get tired of the traditional leftover dinners. Looking at what I had in the pantry and came up with this. Everyone loved it. Great way to use up that left over Thanksgiving turkey.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southwest turkey quesadillas

  • MIX IN A BOWL
  • 1 can
    refried beans
  • 1 c
    salsa
  • 1/2 c
    sweet onion finley chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic finley minced
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 1/8 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    jalapeño peppers finley chopped
  • MIX IN A BOWL
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili pepper
  • dash
    salt and pepper
  • YOU NEED
  • 4 lg
    4 flour tortillas (large burrito size)
  • 1 pkg
    (8 ounces) shredded mexican blend cheese
  • salsa and sour cream

How To Make southwest turkey quesadillas

  • 1
    Heat griddle or skillet to 375°F. Preheat oven 400°F.
  • 2
    Lightly spray olive oil on 1 side of each tortilla. Oil side down, brown about 2 minutes, flip and spread ¼ of the bean salsa mix on half. Sprinkle ¼ seasoned turkey and ¼ of the cheese. Fold over and carefully flip, cook until cheese is melted and tortillas are crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • 3
    Place in preheated oven on baking sheet to keep worm while making remaining quesadillas.
  • 4
    Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
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