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Turkey Cheese Roll Ups

These turkey cheese roll ups are a warm, cheesy snack made by rolling leftover turkey, cheese, and herbs inside soft tortillas, then crisping them up in a skillet. The final dish has a golden, crispy exterior with gooey melted cheese and savory turkey inside, offering a cozy, satisfying bite. Perfect for a quick lunch or comforting snack using ingredients already in your fridge.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup leftover cooked turkey diced small for easy rolling
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar blend
  • 4 large flour tortillas soft and pliable
  • 2 tablespoons spread or butter mayonnaise or Dijon recommended
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley or thyme, chopped finely

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients: diced turkey, shredded cheese, tortillas, spread, and herbs. Have everything ready on your workspace.
  2. Dice the leftover turkey into small pieces, grate or prepare your cheese, and chop the herbs finely. Set aside to make assembly easier.
  3. Warm a skillet over medium heat until hot, about 2 minutes. This helps crisp the tortillas evenly.
  4. Spread a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise on each tortilla to help the cheese stick and add flavor.
  5. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the spread, then evenly distribute the chopped herbs on top.
  6. Line the center of each tortilla with diced turkey, spreading it in a neat line for easy rolling.
  7. Roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, pressing gently to seal the edges and keep the filling contained.
  8. Place the roll-ups seam side down in the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Gently flip each roll-up with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese inside is melted and gooey.
  10. Check that the exterior is crispy and the cheese is bubbly. Let the roll-ups rest for a minute to settle the cheese before slicing or serving.
  11. Serve the warm, crispy roll-ups whole or sliced into halves or thirds, perfect for enjoying immediately with a side salad or pickles.