Featured Maple Leaf Product: Maple Leaf Fully Cooked Diced Turkey (#64364)
Turkey Quesadilla
Recipe Information
Yield
25
Portion Size
3 each
Ingredients
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Leaf Cooked Diced Turkey | 1.5 Kg | 3.3 lbs |
| Tortilla Shells- 10" | 25 Each | 25 Each |
| Tomatoes, fresh, diced | 250 g | 8.8 oz |
| Red Onions, fresh, sliced | 140 g | 4.9 oz |
| Green Peppers, small diced | 100 g | 3.5 oz |
| Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded | 350 g | 12.3 oz |
| Cheddar Cheese, shredded | 200 g | 7 oz |
| Sour Cream, reduced fat | 750 ml | 3 cups |
| Salsa, tomato mild | 750 ml | 3 cups |
Method
- The day before thaw diced cooked turkey in refrigerator at 4'C/40'F or lower.
- Place 1 layer of tortilla shells on baking sheet.
- Layer with cooked diced turkey, sprinkle with shredded cheese, top with diced vegetables and place a second tortilla shell on top.
- Grill each layer quesadilla in a pan or on a hot grill until the cheese melts. Once hot and the cheese is melted, move to a cutting board and cut into 6 small slices. Place into 2" deep insert plan and place parchment paper in between layers. Hold at >140F/60C until service.
- Portion 30 mls/2 Tbsp sour cream and 30 mls/2 Tbsp salsa into separate portion cups. Hold at 4'C/40'F or lower until service.
- Serve 3 small slices or 1/2 quesadilla per serving along with portion of sour cream and a portion of salsa.
Suggested Accompaniments
Serve with mexican rice and green salad (sides not included in the nutritional information)
Nutritional Information
per 3 each
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Calories (32% from fat) | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.3 g |
| Total Fat | 13.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg |
| Sugars | 5.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Calcium | 376.2 mg |
| Sodium | 1056 mg |
| Iron | 1.69 mg |
| Vitamin A | 79.7 RE |
| Vitamin C | 8.2 mg |