Turkey Quesadilla

Is there something extra American than sitting right down to a feast with a number of kilos of meat on the desk for every individual? Turkey leftovers are actual. However, they aren’t an issue, at my home! We use it up in sandwiches, salads, and now probably the most unimaginable Turkey Quesadilla. Crispy edges, gooey cheese, tender meat… the drill.

I can’t keep in mind the primary time I blogged a quesadilla. It was most likely through the time once I was writing my first cookbook. Speak about being completely overwhelmed! Easy and simple lunches had been what I survived on amidst the seemingly infinite rounds of recipe growth, images days, and writing, writing, writing.

Right now, I made a turkey quesadilla for lunch, however not as a result of I used to be pressed for time. Now, quesadillas simply really feel like a simple deal with. They’re ridiculously easy, since nailing down the method. Cheese and a tortilla with the fillings I need? Who says no to that type of lunch? Not me. Not in the present day, no less than!

And, they make it really easy to make use of up your leftovers. Any time I’ve rooster or turkey or steak that didn’t get eaten on the primary go spherical, I shove them right into a grilled and gooey quesadilla for lunch. It turns what would possibly in any other case be extraordinary or lackluster “leftovers” from the fridge right into a small pleasure.

Talking of leftovers, I’ve been loving this winter salad, currently with all of its crunchy, seasonal veggies. All that texture made it the right accompaniment to a tacky turkey quesadilla. And, as a result of it has a French dressing dressing, the flavors are nicely balanced, too!

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Turkey Quesadilla Recipe

I take advantage of shredded Monterey jack cheese on this turkey quesadilla recipe. And, I believe the delicate flavors are good to let the turkey take middle stage. However, you would additionally go together with a pepper jack, if you wish to add a little bit warmth.

I do have a tip to share about making quesadillas, although. Please give shredding your individual cheese an opportunity. It’s really easy with the suitable instruments! This little rotary grater has been an unimaginable time saver in my kitchen.

Freshly shredded cheese makes an unimaginable distinction within the texture. Why is that? Pre-shredded cheese is usually coated with potato starch to maintain it from clumping collectively within the bag. And, that makes the cheese much less ooey gooey when cooking with it. You possibly can simply shred the entire block, then retailer it in a Ziploc dishevelled till it’s essential to use it.

A top down photo of a quesadilla on a white plate over a wooden tabletop.

Turkey and Cheese Quesadilla

There’s one last item that we have to discuss, as a result of it’s by no means a good suggestion to miss the dip state of affairs. That is the place we make it private. I do know individuals who swear by bitter cream and others who at all times preserve their homemade ranch dip shut at hand.

Contemplate me a sauce maximalist, as a result of I wish to strive all of the issues. I’ve bought spicy southwest ranch dip you possibly can whip up in just some minutes that may give your turkey quesadilla some fabulous warmth. Add extra cayenne till it’s good!

You possibly can by no means go improper with this avocado cream sauce. It’s delightfully understated, nearly like bitter cream and guacamole had a scrumptious child. And, having grown up in New Mexico, how can I go on the possibility to dip crispy wedges of a scorching turkey quesadilla on this green chile guacamole.

Do you’ve gotten a favourite dip that you just desire together with your quesadillas? Inform me about it within the feedback! Or, higher but, ship me your recipe. I’d love to listen to from you.

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium warmth. Flippantly butter one facet of the tortilla and place it within the scorching pan. Sprinkle half the cheese on one half of the tortilla and prime with the turkey and the inexperienced onions. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the rooster.
Fold the tortilla over on itself and let it cook dinner for 2-3 minutes. When the cheese has begun to soften and the underside tortilla is browning barely, flip the folded quesadilla over to cook dinner the opposite facet.
Proceed to cook dinner till all of the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp across the edges. Utilizing a spatula, switch the quesadilla again to a slicing board and lower it into wedges whereas it’s scorching. Serve heat.