Turkey and Cranberry Cheesy Thanksgiving Quesadilla

Savory and a little sweet, these Turkey and Cranberry Cheesy Quesadillas are a tasty way to use your Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers!


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This recipe was photographed and updated 11/2022.


Remember that Raspberry Cranberry Sauce I posted last week?? Well, this quesadilla uses that, and leftover Thanksgiving turkey for one fabulous quesadilla!!

I love quesadillas, especially with a quesadilla maker. They cook quickly and before you know it, dinner is ready! You can do traditional Mexican quesadillas or something different like these ones. I love them all!!

I'm a huge fan of sweet and savory together, and this recipe is exactly that. 

These are cheesy, meaty and flavorful. The green onions add some much needed freshness and the cranberries, a little sweetness. 

So if you're needing another recipe to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, add this to your menu!


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Recipe tips:

  • A quesadilla maker can be used instead of a skillet.
  • We recommend using freshly shredded cheese whenever possible for better taste and melting.


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More Thanksgiving leftover recipes you might like:



You can add or substitute with these ingredients:


  • use fresh chopped basil instead of green onion
  • use chicken instead of turkey
  • use Swiss cheese instead of mozzarella 
  • use yellow corn tortillas instead of white
  • use finely diced red onion instead of green


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Yield 4 quesadillas
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
5 Min
Total time
10 Min

Turkey and Cranberry Cheesy Thanksgiving Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 8 - 6 inch white corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ½ cups chopped turkey breast
  • 6 tablespoons cranberry sauce
  • ⅔ cup sliced green onion

Instructions

  1. Layer four tortillas evenly with cheese, turkey, cranberry sauce, green onion and a little more cheese. Cover with the remaining four tortillas.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add the butter, melt, then add a quesadilla.
  3. Cook on each side until browned, remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  4. Cut quesadillas into quarters with a knife or pizza cutter and serve.

Notes

A quesadilla maker can be used instead of a skillet.


We recommend using freshly shredded cheese whenever possible for better taste and melting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

411.26

Fat

16.47

Sat. Fat

8.53

Carbs

32.54

Fiber

2.68

Net carbs

30.86

Sugar

10.18

Protein

34.04

Sodium

568.94

Cholesterol

95.91

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Comments

  1. This recipe sounds delicious! I love the combination of cranberry and turkey.
    Pinned!

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  2. I love this, because you know everyone gets tired of eating leftovers on day 3... :)

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  3. Growing up on Mexican food, quesadillas were popular. I love the twist by making it a Thanksgiving version!

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  4. You are one smart cookie! Also, I have never heard of a quesadilla maker. That would be so much cleaner to use. I splatter all over the place.

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  5. I need a quesadilla maker, I see one in my future soon. This looks ooey gooey fabulous!

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  6. We always love quesadillas! These are just perfect for leftovers!

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  7. Yummmm! I am so excited for leftover turkey! I love the sweet and savory combo too! This sure fits the bill. I can't wait!!!

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  8. This is a delicious idea for Thanksgiving leftovers! We have a quesadilla night at least 2 nights a month in this house. :)

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  9. This looks like a delicious use of leftovers! Yum.

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  10. Hey, Sheena! Our family loves quesadillas, and this is such a delicious seasonal spin on them! Definitely giving these a try soon. Pinned! Have a great holiday. :)

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