Turkey Quesadillas With Cranberry Salsa Recipes

TURKEY QUESADILLAS WITH CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa, in a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in pear, onion, jalapeno, celery, lemon zest and juice, and cumin., Preheat griddle over medium heat. Top one half of each tortilla with 1/2 cup turkey; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold tortilla to close. Cook on griddle until golden brown and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes per side. Serve with salsa.

TURKEY CROQUETTES WITH CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender., Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in turkey, sweet potato, salt, pepper and cayenne. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apple with lemon juice. Stir in remaining salsa ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., For croquettes, in a shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Shape turkey mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls. Roll in flour; shake off excess. Roll in egg mixture, then in crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with cranberry salsa.

JACK QUESADILLAS WITH CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• To make the salsa: Combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl; cover and chill.
• To make the quesadillas: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add in sliced onions; stir/saute for 3 minutes or until tender.
• Remove onions from pan; lower heat to medium.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each of 4 tortillas.
• Top each cheese-covered tortilla with 1/4 of the onions, 1/2 cup turkey, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tortilla.
• Recoat pan with cooking spray.
• Place over medium heat.
• Add 1 quesadilla to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
• Repeat process with remaining quesadillas.
• Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges.
• Serve with cranberry salsa and sour cream.