Apple Cheddar Quesadilla
A delightful and unexpected treat that combines gooey cheddar cheese and crisp apples in a warm tortilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Flour Tortillas
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 medium Apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
- Optional: Honey or Maple Syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by shredding the sharp cheddar cheese and slicing the apple into thin, even pieces.
- Heat Your Pan: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the butter or olive oil.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over one half of the tortilla, add apple slices, sprinkle cinnamon, then top with more cheese and fold.
- Cook to Perfection: Place the quesadilla in the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip It!: After the first side is golden, flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and both sides are golden.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the pan, cool for a minute, then slice into wedges.
Notes
For a gourmet touch, try using herb-infused olive oil. You can also drizzle honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, apple, cheddar, snack, vegetarian