Best 20 Quesadilla Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, quesadillas are the perfect choice for you. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of fillings, making it a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a crispy tortilla, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, quesadillas are sure to be a hit with everyone in your family.

Let's cook with our recipes!

QUESADILLA



Quesadilla image

I often make this quesadilla just for myself. It's a snap to prepare.-Amber Waddell, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 to 2 teaspoons canola oil
2 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken, turkey, pork or beef
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Sour cream and salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add one tortilla. Layer with half the cheddar cheese, all of the chicken and mushrooms and half the Monterey Jack cheese. Top with the second tortilla. Cover and heat until cheese melts and bottom tortilla is crisp and golden brown., Turn over; sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cook until bottom tortilla is crisp and golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 calories, Fat 49g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 53g protein.

CHICKEN CHILI SHEET PAN QUESADILLA



Chicken Chili Sheet Pan Quesadilla image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
8 burrito-size flour tortillas
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup salsa
Serving suggestions: 1 avocado, diced, sour cream, 1 lime, cut into eighths and several sprigs fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush a half sheet pan or rimmed cookie sheet with half of the butter.
  • Arrange 2 tortillas along the longest side of the sheet pan with half hanging over the rim; repeat with the other long side of the pan. Place one tortilla, also half hanging over, at each end. Place 1 tortilla in the center so the whole bottom of the sheet pan is covered.
  • Sprinkle evenly with half of the shredded cheese, all of the chicken, taco seasoning, chiles, corn and olives. Place spoonfuls of the salsa over the top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Place 1 tortilla in the center of the pan, on top of the filling, and then fold up the overhanging tortillas so that the filling is completely covered. Brush with the remaining butter, top with another sheet pan and press down firmly.
  • Bake until the tortillas are crispy and the inside is melted and hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the top sheet pan. Slice the quesadilla into squares and serve with avocado, sour cream, lime and cilantro.

ULTIMATE CHICKEN QUESADILLA



Ultimate Chicken Quesadilla image

Cheesy quesadillas filled with a mixture of tender chicken and spicy tomatoes

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 quesadilla each)

Number Of Ingredients 5

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mexican Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice & Cilantro, undrained
4 flour tortillas (10 inch)
2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 cups = 8 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken and undrained tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until chicken pieces are no longer pink in centers and liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Spread chicken mixture evenly onto bottom half of each tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half to cover filling.
  • 3. Clean skillet. Spray with additional cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut into wedges to serve.

SHRIMP QUESADILLA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces pepper jack cheese
Six 16-20 count unpeeled shrimp, deveined
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 large flour tortillas
1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Place cheese in freezer for around 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Drizzle shrimp with olive oil in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, rotating once, until just cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • When shrimp are cool enough to handle, remove and discard peels and tails. Cut shrimp into thirds.
  • Shred cheese using the large holes on a box grater.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of a tortilla. Place tortilla, mayo-side down, in a large skillet. Sprinkle half the cheese evenly over the top of the entire tortilla, then turn heat on to medium-low heat. While pan is heating, sprinkle half of the chopped shrimp, half of the roasted red peppers and half of the cilantro on one half of the tortilla, leaving the other half with just cheese. Let quesadilla cook, checking that the bottom of the tortilla doesn't burn, until cheese is mostly melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and carefully fold the quesadilla in half like a book, folding the cheese side over the toppings. Place quesadilla on a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Repeat with second tortilla and ingredients. Cut into wedges before serving.

MEXICAN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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This is so easy and yummy!

Provided by Melissa mieske

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, corn, and chopped green chiles into the ground beef mixture; season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Spread another 1/2 cup beef mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over beef. Finish with layers of remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese, respectively.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated throughout and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1423.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SPINACH & MUSHROOM QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, fresh spinach, salt, pepper, eggs, large flour tortillas, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salsa

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic
3 cups fresh spinach
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 eggs
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
fresh parsley
salsa

Steps:

  • Let the oil heat up in the skillet and add the garlic followed by the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have softened and caramelized a bit.
  • Add the spinach and cook until spinach has wilted.
  • Crack in the eggs and scramble with the veggies. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place the tortilla in the skillet and add a layer of both cheeses on half of the tortilla.
  • Add the scramble, top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
  • Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat, flipping half way.
  • Serve with salsa and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 3 grams

BBQ CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breast, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce, flour tortillas, red onion, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, BBQ sauce

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ lb chicken breast, cut into strips
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup BBQ sauce
2 flour tortillas
¼ cup red onion, julienned
½ cup monterey jack cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
½ cup cheddar cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
fresh parsley
BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, add chicken breast and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Cook 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway and adding the onions when you flip the chicken. (Cooking times may vary depending on thickness of the chicken breast).
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and continue to stir onions.
  • Shred the chicken while onions are cooking.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions. Add the BBQ sauce and stir. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place a tortilla in a pan and add a layer monterey jack and cheddar cheese on half of the tortilla.
  • Place cooked chicken and onions, and top with the rest of each cheese. Fold in half and cook 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Serve with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 12 grams

BACON QUESADILLA



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This fuss-free quesadilla is so tasty, you'll feel like you're treating yourself. This makes a great snack for one. You can double or triple the ingredients if needed. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon salsa
Sour cream, guacamole and additional salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Butter one side of one tortilla; place in a small skillet, buttered side down. Top with cheese, bacon and salsa. Butter remaining tortilla; place on top, buttered side up., Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, guacamole and additional salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHEESY CHICKEN LAYER QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Chicken Layer Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, shredded cheese blend, large flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup black beans
1 cup corn
1 jar salsa
1 cup shredded cheese blend
4 large flour tortillas
sour cream
guacamole
salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large pan over medium heat, cook the chicken, beans, corn, and salsa.
  • In a springform pan, lay down one tortilla, then top with chicken mixture and cheese.
  • Layer another tortilla on top and continue to stack until pan is full.
  • Top with more cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY VEGGIE QUESADILLA



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Make and share this Easy Veggie Quesadilla recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 inch) tortillas
1/3 cup cheese, shredded (any flavor)
1 tablespoon tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon onion, diced
1 tablespoon bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon mushroom, diced (optional)
2 tablespoons taco sauce
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Lightly spray a small frying pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook the diced vegetables in the pan for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat & add the taco sauce.
  • Lightly spray another small frying pan with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 of the tortilla shells into the pan. Put a thin layer of cheese onto the shell.
  • Scatter the vegetable mixture over top of the cheese. Add another thin layer of cheese & cover with the second tortilla shell.
  • Cook on both sides until slightly brown.
  • Cut into quarters & serve hot.

STREET CORN QUESADILLA



Street Corn Quesadilla image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup frozen roasted corn, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled Cojita
1/2 small avocado, diced
2 tablespoons chopped jarred jalapenos
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/4 cup jarred salsa, for serving
1/4 cup jarred salsa verde, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread half of the mayonnaise on one of the tortillas and place in the hot skillet mayonnaise-side down.
  • Top with half of the Monterey Jack. Add the corn, Cojita, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro. Sprinkle over the ancho chile powder and remaining Monterey Jack.
  • Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the other tortilla, then place on top mayonnaise-side up, and press. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is golden, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the salsas and tortilla chips.

SPICY QUESADILLA SAUCE



Spicy Quesadilla Sauce image

Very good! Best if allowed to sit before using. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by janet

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
3 tablespoons canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained (reserve juice)
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, jalapeno peppers, 3 tablespoons of the pickling juice from the peppers, sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 126.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

QUESADILLA BURGERS



Quesadilla Burgers image

This is a great twist on the hamburger that everyone is sure to love! It's a combination of southwest and the classic American hamburger. I have three kids who all eat very differently from one another and this was a hit for them as well as hubby! I like to serve these with either sweet potato fries or green bean fries!

Provided by KitchenWitch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup taco sauce
4 (4 ounce) hamburger patties
1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
8 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
½ head lettuce, shredded, or to taste
3 tablespoons picante sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream, ranch dressing, and taco sauce together in a bowl until Southwest sauce is smooth. Cover bowl and refrigerate for flavors to blend.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook hamburger patties in the preheated grill for 5 minutes, seasoning with Worcestershire sauce. Flip patties. Arrange tortillas on the grill and lower heat to medium-low under tortillas. Add Cheddar cheese and Colby-Jack cheese to tortillas; cook until cheeses melt, 2 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking hamburger patties until cooked through, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Spread Southwest sauce onto 1/2 of the tortillas; top with lettuce and picante sauce. Place 1 hamburger patty on top of picante sauce layer and top patty with a tortilla, creating a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1192.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 216.8 mg, Fat 77 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 61 g, SaturatedFat 40.5 g, Sodium 1810.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CREAMY APPLE-CINNAMON QUESADILLA



Creamy Apple-Cinnamon Quesadilla image

Looking for a traditional Mexican appetizer? Then try this delicious quesadilla filled with apple - ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)
1/2 small apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1/2 cup)
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside. In another small bowl, mix cream cheese, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon with spoon.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over tortillas. Place apple slices on cream cheese mixture on 1 tortilla. Top with remaining tortilla, cheese side down. Spray both sides of quesadilla with cooking spray; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadilla in skillet 2 to 3 minutes or until bottom is brown and crisp; turn quesadilla. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until bottom is brown and crisp.
  • Remove from skillet to cutting board; let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESEBURGER QUESADILLA



Cheeseburger Quesadilla image

Burritoville, a local joint down by Southeast University here, specializes in some of the oddest burritos I've ever tasted. From the BBQ chicken to the Buffalo burrito, I've had them all, but they've got only one type of quesadilla. So I've decided to take one of my favorite burritos from there, the cheeseburger burrito and apply it to quesadilla form. Served with a side of fries and a Coke®, it's what I call my most recent of culinary triumphs. Serve with a side of ketchup, yellow mustard, and sweet relish.

Provided by Calamity

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon butter
½ small yellow onion, chopped
2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
cooking spray
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
4 teaspoons ketchup, or to taste
4 teaspoons yellow mustard, or to taste
4 teaspoons sweet relish, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain liquid from beef, and let sit for 2 minutes.
  • Heat a griddle or flat pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 tortilla on the hot griddle, top with some of the Colby cheese, 1/4 of the beef mixture, 1 teaspoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon mustard, and 1 teaspoon relish. Top with more Colby cheese and 1 tortilla. Flatten the quesadilla with your hand.
  • Flip quesadilla with a spatula and cook until browned and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes more. Cut quesadilla into 4 pieces. Repeat with remaining tortillas, ground beef, cheese, ketchup, mustard, and relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1053.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 195.6 mg, Fat 61.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 59.9 g, SaturatedFat 27.7 g, Sodium 1727.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BLOOMING QUESADILLA RING RECIPE BY TASTY



Blooming Quesadilla Ring Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cooked and shredded chicken, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, taco sauce, taco-size tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño, chopped
1 cup taco sauce
20 taco-size tortillas
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the chicken, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and taco sauce, and mix to combine. Set aside.
  • Cut each tortilla in half. Evenly add about 2 tablespoons each of the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and chicken mixture to each tortilla half.
  • Roll the tortillas into cones, starting fro the cut edge and making sure not to push the ingredients out of the tortilla.
  • Place a wide mouth jar or glass in the center of the baking sheet.
  • Create a ring around the jar with about 13 tortilla cones. The points of the cones should be in the center, touching the jar. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the layer. Repeat with the remaining cones to make 2 more layers, finishing with the rest of the cheddar and Monterey Jack. Remove the jar from the center of the ring.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges of the tortillas are crispy, 15-20 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the blooming quesadilla to a serving platter. Place your dip of choice inside the ring and top with your desired garnishes. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 2 grams

HAM, APPLE AND CHEESE QUESADILLA



Ham, Apple and Cheese Quesadilla image

30-minute weeknight dinner. It takes quesadillas from the appetizer table to an entree. The apple makes it kid-friendly.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Eight 6-inch whole wheat tortillas
Cooking spray or olive oil, for oiling tortillas
1 tablespoon spicy brown or Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded low-sodium Swiss (4 ounces)
4 ounces very thinly sliced low-sodium lean Black Forest or Virginia ham
1/2 small red onion, extra thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons no-sugar-added apple butter, plus more for topping, optional
2 small apples, cut into thin sticks (red and green)
Lemon juice and ground cinnamon for tossing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Spray 4 of the tortillas with cooking spray (or brush with olive oil). Lay the oiled tortillas on a large cutting board oiled-side down. Brush with the mustard and sprinkle with about half of the cheese. Top each evenly with a thin layer of ham, onions and some pepper, and then finish with the remaining cheese.
  • Brush the apple butter evenly on the remaining tortillas. Place one apple-butter tortilla on top of a ham-and-cheese tortilla (filling sides in), and firmly press the tortillas together to make a quesadilla.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lay a quesadilla oiled-side down in the pan and cook until golden brown and the cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes. Spray the top of the quesadilla with cooking spray, turn and cook until the other side browns and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Cut the quesadillas into 4 wedges and arrange on plates. Toss the apples with lemon and juice and cinnamon to taste. Serve with the apple slices.

MASHED POTATO QUESADILLA



Mashed Potato Quesadilla image

I had something like this at a restaurant last night and I had to try to duplicate it at home! It reminds me of a perogies! I think that this recipe can really be played up with just about anything you like with potatoes! This can be a super fast meal if you use the heat and serve bacon and premade mashed potatoes!

Provided by MrsB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 31m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed potatoes
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
¼ cup sliced green onions
8 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 cup salsa
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Stir together the mashed potatoes, bacon, and green onions. Spread the mashed potato mixture onto one side of half of the tortillas, spreading to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the mashed potatoes and top with the remaining tortillas. Lightly butter each side of the quesadillas.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Place a quesadilla into the preheated pan, and cook until golden brown and crispy, then turn over, and continue cooking on the other side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.1 calories, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1590.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA QUESADILLA



Peanut Butter Banana Quesadilla image

A light yet satisfying breakfast concoction that incorporates two longtime staples: peanut butter and banana. A perfect start to a relaxing weekend day when coupled with a glass of Moscato and a bowl of chocolate-covered fruit. We suggest eating with your hands.

Provided by lbouza

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup peanut butter
2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 banana, sliced
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spread half the peanut butter onto one side of 1 flour tortilla; top with sliced banana. Spread the remaining peanut butter on one side of the other flour tortilla; place tortilla, peanut butter-side down, on top of banana slices.
  • Spray cooking spray into a skillet and place skillet over medium heat. Place quesadilla into the heated skillet; cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 382.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

SALVADORAN SWEET CHEESE BREAD (QUESADILLA)



Salvadoran Sweet Cheese Bread (Quesadilla) image

Don't be fooled by the Quesadilla in the title. This is not like Mexican Quesadillas. This is a sweet bread or muffin that is served often with coffee.

Provided by playingwflavors

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 eggs
4 ounces melted butter
1/3 cup lukewarm milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add the melted butter a little at a time, then the eggs one at a time, alternating with the milk until you form a soft paste.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish or a greased muffin tin (12 muffins) and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve warm or cold, with ice cream or coffee or alone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 246.5, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16.8, Protein 6.1

Tips and Conclusion: Crafting the Perfect Quesadilla

Creating a delicious and satisfying quesadilla requires attention to detail and a blend of culinary skills. Here are some essential tips to elevate your quesadilla-making experience:

  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, flavorful ingredients to ensure the best taste. Select ripe vegetables, high-quality cheeses, and authentic Mexican spices.
  • Master the Art of Folding: Perfecting the folding technique is crucial for a well-structured quesadilla. Experiment with different folding methods to achieve the desired shape and texture.
  • Control the Heat: Maintain medium-low heat when cooking the quesadilla. This prevents the tortilla from burning while ensuring the fillings are thoroughly heated and melted.
  • Cheese Selection: Don't limit yourself to one type of cheese. Experiment with different cheeses to create a unique flavor profile. A blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack is a popular choice.
  • Season Wisely: Enhance the flavors of your quesadilla with a sprinkle of seasonings. Chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder are commonly used spices that add depth and warmth to the dish.
  • Add Sauces and Toppings: Don't be afraid to add your favorite sauces and toppings. Guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and pico de gallo can elevate the taste and create a more exciting culinary experience.

Conclusion:

The quesadilla is a versatile and enjoyable dish that can be customized to suit individual preferences. Whether you prefer a classic cheese quesadilla, a vegetable-packed delight, or a spicy and flavorful fiesta, the possibilities are endless. Experiment with different ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor combinations to create your perfect quesadilla. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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