These Christmas Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Quesadillas are a quick and tasty way to repurpose holiday leftovers into a whole new meal. It’s a perfect blend of savory turkey, sweet cranberry, and comforting stuffing, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded
- 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 1 cup leftover stuffing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Leftover gravy (for dipping, optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients
- Shred the leftover turkey into bite-sized pieces.
- Reheat the stuffing so it’s easier to spread.
- Warm the cranberry sauce slightly to make it more spreadable.
- Shred the cheese if it is not already shredded.
- Assemble the Quesadillas
- Lay out a tortilla and spread a layer of stuffing evenly over one half.
- Add a layer of shredded turkey on top of the stuffing.
- Dollop cranberry sauce over the turkey.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the turkey and cranberry layer.
- Fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas
- In a large skillet or griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melting (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Carefully flip the quesadilla to brown the other side.
- Once both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the quesadilla from the skillet.
- Let it cool for a minute before slicing it into wedges.