Apple Cheddar Quesadilla
A delicious combination of sweet apples and sharp cheddar cheese, all tucked between crispy tortillas for a delightful snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 Apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 4 Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 2 tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your apples: Wash and slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices and squeeze lemon juice on them.
- Grate your cheddar cheese for the best meltability.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or olive oil.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Lay a tortilla in the pan, add half of the cheese, apple slices, cinnamon, and top with the remaining cheese and a second tortilla.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Add honey or caramel sauce for dipping, and consider mixing in some nuts or greens for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, apple, cheddar, easy snack, vegetarian recipe