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Quick Turkey Quesadillas Kids Devour

When you need dinner on the table in 15 minutes and the kids are circling the kitchen like little hungry sharks, these turkey quesadillas are your new best friend! They're crispy, cheesy, and packed with protein—and honestly, what kid doesn't love a good quesadilla? I always make extra because the
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large flour tortillas 8-inch
  • 2 cups cooked turkey shredded or chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers optional
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Salsa for serving

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the turkey with cumin and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Combine the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in another bowl.
  3. Lay out 4 tortillas on your work surface. Sprinkle each with a quarter of the cheese mixture, then top with turkey, and add peppers and onions if using.
  4. Top each with another tortilla, pressing down gently to seal.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter. Once melted, place one quesadilla in the pan.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then carefully flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden.
  7. Remove from pan and repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
  8. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.