Turkey Pizza Quesadilla

Turkey Pizza Quesadilla

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Serving Size

School Food Rocks

This recipe was developed and approved by Joe Urban

Students will flip over this fusion of melty mozzarella cheese, juicy turkey and veggies inside a hot, crispy tortilla. Serve with marinara for dipping fun.

Ingredients Show More

Ingredient

50 Portions

100 Portions

Tortilla, Flour and Corn, Don Pancho 10" 12ct

50 Portions 50 tortilla

100 Portions

Red Gold Extra Heavy Pizza Sauce with Basil, 105oz Can -Case of 6

50 Portions 2 lbs., 5 ½ oz.

100 Portions

Cheese, Mozzarella, Shredded, 30#, USDA, 100021

50 Portions 3 lbs., 2 oz.

100 Portions

Spices, Italian Seasoning, 6/6oz, Monarch 208546

50 Portions 1 c., 2 tsp.

100 Portions

Marinara Sauce, Cup, 250/1oz, 15.63#, Red Gold, REDNA1Z

50 Portions 50 dunk cup

100 Portions

Basil, fresh

50 Portions 200 leaves

100 Portions

Buttermist, Pan Spray, Butter Flavor, 6/17oz, 7#, Butter Buds, 56217

50 Portions 50 spray, 1/5 second

100 Portions

Peppers, sweet, green, raw

50 Portions 1 qt., 1 pt., ¼ c. chopped

100 Portions

Onions, raw

50 Portions 1 qt., 1 pt., ¼ c. chopped

100 Portions

Directions Show More

  1. Thaw turkey medallions under refrigeration 2 days prior to preparation. Critical Control Point: Hold at 41°F or below during thawing.
  2. Wash and dry basil leaves. Hold under refrigeration. Critical Control Point: Hold at 41°F or below until assembly. 
  3. Slice onions and peppers. Hold under refrigeration. Critical Control Point: Hold at 41°F or below until assembly.
  4. Preheat convection oven to 375°F.
  5. Place onions and peppers on lined sheet pans and bake for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are al dente. 
  6. Remove turkey medallions from refrigeration and place in mixing bowl. Add pizza sauce and gently toss until turkey medallions are evenly coated.
  7. Lay whole grain-rich tortilla flat on clean work surface.
  8. Evenly distribute sauced turkey medallions over one half of the tortilla, placing in a single layer for even heating.
  9. Sprinkle 1 oz of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of  peppers & onions, 4 basil leaves, and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning evenly over sauced turkey. Fold tortilla in half to enclose filling.
  10. Lightly spray the outside of each quesadilla with butter-flavored pan spray.
  11. Place assembled quesadillas on lined sheet pans in a single layer, leaving space between each for even cooking.
  12. Bake in convection oven at 375°F for 6–8 minutes, or until tortilla is lightly browned and cheese is fully melted. If needed, carefully flip quesadillas halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Critical Control Point: Product must reach an internal temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds.
  13. Remove quesadillas from oven and transfer to steam table pan or warmer for service. Critical Control Point: Hold hot at 135°F or above until service.
  14. Serve: 1 Turkey Pizza Quesadilla with 1 oz marinara cup for dipping. 

CCP: Wash hands thoroughly before handling food, after handling contaminated food or objects, and before switching to another step where there is an opportunity for contamination. This applies as well to before and after glove use. Use clean pair of gloves when handling product. Replace gloves after handling any other object. Record time and internal temperature of product when received on daily log.

Preparation

Food prep areas, equipment, and utensils, to be used in recipe will be washed and sanitized prior to beginning the preparation and cooking. Assemble all ingredients, utensils, etc. to be used in recipe within easy reach of prep area so that food safety can be managed more effectively as well as better control of contamination and cross-contamination.

Nutrients per Serving Show More

Calories 403.133

Saturated Fat 7.002 gm

Trans Fat 0.000 gm

Total Fat 12.999 gm

Cholesterol 70.527 mg

Calcium 1148.152* mg

Total Dietary Fiber 5.173 gm

Iron 3.825* mg

Sodium 774.618 mg

Potassium 494.974* mg

Sugars 6.718 gm

Carbohydrate 41.284 gm

Vitamin A 8.633* mcg RAE

Vitamin C 17.141* mg

Protein 31.188 gm

Vitamin D 0.000* mcg

* Indicates missing Nutrient Information.

Component

Meat/Meat Alt 2.5 oz

Grain 2 oz

Vegetable 0.25 cups

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