Best 9 Quick Snack Cheese And Jalapeno Quesadilla Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy snack that's packed with flavor, look no further than the cheese and jalapeno quesadilla. This dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it can be on the table in minutes. The combination of gooey cheese, spicy jalapenos, and crispy tortillas is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover cheese and tortillas. So next time you're short on time, give this easy cheese and jalapeno quesadilla recipe a try.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

JALAPENO CHEESE QUESADILLA



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A delicious not-so-spicy combination of jalapenos and cheese inside the warm and soft flour tortillas.

Provided by Srividhya G

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Flour Tortillas
Grated Cheese of your choice - as required
½ Jalapeno (approx, 1 tbsp when chopped)
1 tsp Oil (+ ½ tsp)

Steps:

  • Deseed the jalapeno and chop them roughly.
  • If you are using cheese blocks, grate the required amount.
  • Heat a small pan or kadai and add one tsp of oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chopped jalapenos and saute until they turn light brown on both sides like below.
  • Now heat a griddle or tawa and when it is hot, place the flour tortilla and spread 1/4 tsp of oil. Heat it for 20 seconds on one side and flip. Now reduce the heat thoroughly, and spread the cheese and then top it with the sauteed jalapeno pieces.
  • Fold it and press it and let it be on the pan until the cheese melts.
  • I usually let the quesadillas to cool a bit. A luke-warm stage will be the perfect one.
  • Cut the quesadillas into triangles.
  • Spread a tissue on the lunch box and place the quesadillas on top and close it with the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK SNACK CHEESE AND JALAPENO QUESADILLA



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It always makes me laugh when I hear people saying Jalapeño with 'J' and not a 'H' sound. It reminds me of days gone by when I used to say it! Whatever the case these are just gorgeous, the heat of the Jalapeno cooled by the cheese against the foil of the crisp tortilla is just perfect

Provided by robd16

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large flour tortilla
75 g grated cheese
8 -12 slices of pickled green jalapeno peppers
cooking cooking spray (for frying)

Steps:

  • Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and spray lightly with cooking oil.
  • Cook the tortilla until lightly browned on 1 side and take off the heat.
  • Flip over and cover the bottom half of the tortilla with the cheese and jalapenos and then fold the top half over.
  • Using more spray oil, cook the now folded tortilla on both sides until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden brown and crisp.
  • Cut into 2 or 4 slices and serve with sour cream or salsa.

BACON, JACK AND JALAPENO QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Hass avocado, seeded and peeled
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 or 2 medium jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
4 large flour tortillas
1 pound jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
Cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mash the avocado with the garlic, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve covered in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook the bacon in a medium saute pan until browned and crisp and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Crumble and reserve.
  • Pour off and reserve all the bacon fat. Saute the onion, garlic, and jalapeno seasoned with the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper, to taste, in a couple tablespoons bacon grease. On 2 tortillas sprinkle half of the grated cheese. Then layer equal amounts of the onion mixture, crumbled bacon, and the remaining grated cheese. Top with the other 2 tortillas.
  • Fry quesadillas in bacon grease turning until cheese is fully melted and the tortillas are crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with the guacamole, sour cream and cilantro on top.

JALAPENO POPPER QUESADILLAS



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Jalapeno poppers stuffed inside quesadillas are a simple and fast solution when you're too busy to cook. If you like recipes with heat, this one's for you. -Rebecca Nisewonder, Richmond, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place half of the tortillas on two greased baking sheets. Spread with cream cheese; sprinkle with bacon, jalapeno and cheese. Top with remaining tortillas., Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801 calories, Fat 47g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

JALAPENO POPPER QUESADILLAS



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This is a great alternative to deep-fried jalapeno poppers that's much easier to make and healthier too. Slice into small wedges to use as an appetizer, or enjoy as light meatless Monday dinner.

Provided by laurieish

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded, and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 tortilla chips, crushed, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange jalapeno peppers, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil jalapeno peppers in the preheated oven until skins are bubbling and blackened, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a resealable plastic bag; seal. Allow peppers to steam in bag to help loosen skins, about 20 minutes. Carefully open bag, pull skins off peppers, and chop peppers.
  • Spread half the butter onto 1 side of each tortilla. Spread half the cream cheese onto the other side of each tortilla. Sprinkle half the jalapeno peppers, half the Mexican cheese blend, and half the tortilla chips over the cream cheese-side of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half over the fillings with butter-side on the outside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; cook 1 quesadilla in the hot skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with second quesadilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 797.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

FONTINA, CORN AND JALAPEñO QUESADILLAS



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Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
Olive oil
8 7-inch flour tortillas
2 cups grated Fontina cheese (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add corn, chilies and oregano and sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Heat clean heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Brush with oil. Add 1 tortilla. Cover with 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 of corn mixture. Top with another tortilla. Cook until tortillas are brown and cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface. Repeat with remaining ingredients, forming 4 quesadillas in total. Cut each into 8 wedges.

CREAMY JALAPENO AND PULLED PORK QUESADILLA



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Spicy cream cheese, pulled pork, and veggies make quick and tasty quesadillas.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup PHILADELPHIA Spicy Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread
1 (11.5 ounce) package OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork
½ cup frozen corn, thawed
½ cup chopped red pepper
½ cup tomatillo salsa

Steps:

  • Spread tortillas evenly with cream cheese; top half of each of tortilla with remaining ingredients. Fold tortillas in half.
  • Heat large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla; cook 4 to 5 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning after 2 to 3 min. Repeat with remaining quesadilla. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa

CHICKEN AND JALAPEñO QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 9-inch-diameter (burrito size) jalapeño- or other chili-flavored flour tortillas
Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-blend cheeses
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-seasoned or other purchased roasted chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush 2 tortillas with oil. Place tortillas, oil side down, on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, half of cilantro, and 1/4 of cheese, leaving 3/4-inch border. Top each with 1 tortilla, pressing to adhere; brush top with oil.
  • Bake quesadillas until filling is heated through and edges begin to crisp, about 10 minutes. Using large metal spatula, turn each over and bake until bottom is crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer quesadillas to plates. Cut into wedges and serve.

EASY WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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The jalapeno cream cheese adds the special kick to this recipe...I've made it without and it's good, but definately use it if you can find it!! Sometimes I will double the recipe for a light dinner, or make as below for a snack or appetizer. NOTE: Sadly, I don't think they make jalapeno cream cheese anymore, so I usually just use regular cream cheese and chopped jalapenos...use as many or as little jalapenos you want for your desired heat level.

Provided by Troop Angel

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 27m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup jalapeno flavored cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) can white chicken meat packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix chicken, cheese and cream cheese.
  • Evenly divide chicken mixture over each of 4 tortillas.
  • Top with remaining 4 tortillas.
  • Lightly spray each side of quesadilla with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place quesdillas on baking sheets.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through heating.
  • Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 30.3, Sodium 568.8, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cheese, jalapenos, and tortillas will give you the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadilla: If you put too much filling in the quesadilla, it will be difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadilla over medium heat: This will help to prevent the cheese from burning.
  • Flip the quesadilla frequently: This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Serve the quesadilla immediately: Quesadillas are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Cheese and jalapeno quesadillas are a quick and easy snack or meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover cheese and tortillas. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.

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