A Horse Rode in on a Turkey Quesadilla Recipe

Name: A Horse Rode in on a Turkey Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet and spicy turkey sausage; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped; 1 package baby portobello mushrooms, diced; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; 5 large tortillas; 1 pound horseradish Cheddar, sliced; 1 package shredded sharp Cheddar; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup buffalo sauce (recommended: Moore's Buffalo Wing Sauce)

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet and spicy turkey sausage
1/2 red onion, diced
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
1 package baby portobello mushrooms, diced
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
5 large tortillas
1 pound horseradish Cheddar, sliced
1 package shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup sour cream
1 cup buffalo sauce (recommended: Moore's Buffalo Wing Sauce)

1
Peal the casing off the turkey sausage and add it to a large bowl.
2
Mash the sausage into small pieces and add the onion, cilantro, mushrooms, cayenne, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3
Stir together until well combined.
4
Heat a large skillet, over high heat and add the sausage mixture.
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Stir and cook until well browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Lightly spray a separate pan with cooking spray and put over high heat.
7
Add 1 tortilla to the pan and put a layer of horseradish Cheddar cheese on half of the tortilla.
8
Top with a layer of the turkey sausage mixture and a thin layer of shredded Cheddar cheese.
9
Add a final layer of horseradish cheese and cover with the other half of the tortilla.
10
Cook on 1 side for 45 seconds and then flip to the other side and cook for 1 minute.
11
Remove from the pan and cut into 3 triangular pieces.
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Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
13
Blend the sour cream and the buffalo sauce in a serving bowl and serve as a dipping sauce for the quesadillas.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet and spicy turkey sausage, 1/2 red onion, diced, 1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped, 1 package baby portobello mushrooms, diced, and more.

Yes, A Horse Rode in on a Turkey Quesadilla falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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A Horse Rode in on a Turkey Quesadilla

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