Soft Turkey and Cheese Quesadillas for Kids

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Mild turkey and melted cheese quesadillas made with soft tortillas, perfect for a quick and kid-friendly meal. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, sliced cooked turkey breast, shredded mild cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, swirling to coat the pan.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 flour tortilla flat in the skillet and evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese over the tortilla.
  3. Step 3: Spread 1/4 cup chopped cooked turkey breast over the cheese layer, then top with another 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  4. Step 4: Place a second tortilla on top and press gently with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
  6. Step 6: Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook an additional 2 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
  7. Step 7: Remove from skillet and repeat steps 2-6 for the remaining tortillas and filling.
  8. Step 8: Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve warm with 1/4 cup mild salsa for dipping.

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