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Leftover Turkey Quesadillas

Close-up of a Leftover Turkey Quesadilla wedge with melted cheese, turkey and green chiles
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Shredded leftover turkey warmed with chili powder, cumin and lime, folded into flour tortillas with pepper jack, green chiles and red onion, and cooked in butter until crisp and golden. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Ingredients

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For the Seasoned Turkey

  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

For the Quesadillas

  • 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained and patted dry
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

For Serving

  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • guacamole and lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and broth and cook 3 minutes, stirring, until hot and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the lime juice and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cheese over half of each tortilla. Top with the turkey, green chiles, red onion and cilantro, finish with the remaining cheese and fold the tortillas over.
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat and add two quesadillas. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until deep golden and the cheese has melted.
  5. Keep the first batch warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven and cook the remaining two quesadillas in the rest of the butter.
  6. Check that the filling has reached 165°F (74°C), rest 1 minute, then cut each quesadilla into 3 or 4 wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and lime wedges.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet, air fryer or oven until crisp and the filling reaches 165°F (74°C).

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