Best 8 Grilled Feta Quesadillas Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with grilled feta quesadillas, a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish seamlessly blends the rich, creamy texture of grilled feta cheese with the crispy warmth of tortillas, creating a symphony of textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these quesadillas promise to be the star of the show, offering a satisfying meal that's bursting with Mediterranean charm.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED FETA QUESADILLAS



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This is a great appetizer, especially when having company over for a barbecue. I had something similar at a Memorial Day party and I tried to recreate the flavor with lower fat ingredients. -Jacqui Correa of Landing, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 12 wedges.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cheeses with oregano until blended. Spread 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture over half of each tortilla; top with olives, pimientos and onion. Fold tortillas over., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill quesadillas, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into three wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN QUESADILLAS



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Party time? Start with tasty apps from the grill. They're easy to prep and ready in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11-oz package)
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese spread with roasted garlic (from 8-oz container)
2 to 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Cucumber slices, if desired
Sliced ripe olives, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 2 (30x18-inch) pieces of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. For each quesadilla, place 1 tortilla on foil; spread with 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese. Top with half each of the tomatoes, chicken, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese and parsley. Top with another tortilla.
  • Wrap foil securely around tortillas; pierce top of foil packet once or twice with fork to vent steam. Place foil packets, seam side up, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Turn packets over. Cover grill; cook about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges. Top with cucumber slices and olives; secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN QUESADILLAS



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Make Mediterranean quesadillas with cream cheese, feta, Parmesan and black olives. Grilled Mediterranean Quesadillas are a fun twist on a Mexican staple.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
8 flour tortilla (6 inch)
1 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat grill to low heat.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients; spread onto 4 tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border around edge of each.
  • Cover with remaining tortillas.
  • Grill 2 min. on each side or crisp and golden brown on both sides. Cut into wedges. Serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 11 g

QUICK GRILLED QUESADILLA



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Real bits of bacon add smoky flavor to these quick tortilla snacks, with melted cheese and prepared chunky salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11.5-oz package)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
2 tablespoons real bacon pieces (from 2-oz jar)
1 medium green onion, sliced (1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. When grill is heated, place 1 tortilla on bottom grill surface. Quickly top with cheese, bacon and onion. Place remaining tortilla on top.
  • Close grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Thuy Ortiz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
adobo seasoning to taste
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1665.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GRILLED CAPRESE QUESADILLAS



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Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to swap in mozzarella or feta for the goat cheese, or make your quesadillas heartier by adding grilled chicken. -Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced and patted dry
1/3 cup julienned fresh basil
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Layer half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close. , Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

GRILLED QUESADILLAS



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Here it is only January and I'm thinking of summer. This is a recipe that I think would be enjoyed by the vegetarian and non veg. Source: Canadian Living's Best Barbecue

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cheese

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

40 inches flour tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 1/3 cups reduced-fat extra sharp cheddar cheese or 1 1/3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mash beans along with 1/2 cup of the salsa with a potato masher.
  • Spread mixture evenly over the 4 tortillas leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  • In this order sprinkle mixture with onions, olives, coriander and, finally, cheese.
  • Fold tortillas over and press to seal.
  • Place on greased grill over medium-high heat and cook, turning halfway through, for 8 tp 10 minutes or until browned and crisped.
  • Garnish with rest of salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 1634.9, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 24.9

GRILLED FETA QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Grilled Feta Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces fat free cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
2 tablespoons diced pimentos (optional)
1 green onion, chopped
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cheeses with oregano until blended. Spread 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture over half of each tortilla; top with olives, pimentos (if using)and green onion. Fold tortilla over.
  • Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting grill. Grill quesadillas, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into three wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 198.8, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Feta cheese is a classic choice, but you can also use other semi-soft cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, or goat cheese.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the quesadillas will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful herbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadillas: Too many fillings will make the quesadillas difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat: This will help to prevent the tortillas from burning and allow the cheese to melt evenly.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately: Quesadillas are best served hot and fresh. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. To reheat, place the quesadillas in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.

Conclusion:

Grilled feta quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled feta quesadillas a try!

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