Description
Cheesy Ground Turkey Quesadillas are a quick and delicious weeknight meal that combine savory seasoned ground turkey and melty cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. These flavorful quesadillas are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering endless customization options to suit everyone’s tastes. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and onion into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, season with spices, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and onions; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- On a tortilla, layer half with shredded cheese followed by the turkey mixture. Fold and press gently.
- In a clean skillet, lightly grease if desired, then cook each quesadilla for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg