Spicy Turkey and Green Pepper Tortilla Melts with Creamy Dipping Sauce

These tortilla melts are the ultimate quick dinner: crispy golden tortillas filled with savory ground turkey, tender green peppers and gooey cheddar cheese. A spicy cream sauce adds a kick and there’s extra for dipping.

Everything comes together in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

2 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Halve, core and thinly slice green pepper into strips. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, 1 tsp water (2 tsp for 4 servings) and hot sauce to taste. Microwave until softened, 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey to the pan with green pepper. Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned and cooked through and green pepper is tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in stock concentrate until combined. Turn off heat.
4. Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread one half of each tortilla with half the spicy cream sauce (save the rest for serving). Using a slotted spoon, top cream sauce with turkey filling, then sprinkle with cheddar. Fold tortillas in half to create tortilla melts.
5. Wipe out the pan used for filling. Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in the same pan over medium heat. Add tortilla melts (work in batches for 4); cook until tortillas are golden brown and cheese melts, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined cutting board.
6. Cut tortilla melts into wedges. Divide between plates and serve with remaining spicy cream sauce on top or on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use chicken instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken works perfectly in this recipe. Just make sure it’s fully cooked through.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover tortilla melts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet to restore crispiness.

Can I make the spicy cream sauce ahead of time?

Absolutely! The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Microwave for a few seconds to soften before using.