Apple Cheddar Quesadilla
A delightful twist on a classic quesadilla featuring the perfect combination of sweet apples and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 Flour Tortillas
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by washing, coring, and slicing apples thinly.
- Shred the cheese using a grater to ensure freshness.
- Assemble the quesadilla by layering cheese and apple slices on one tortilla, then folding it over.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with butter or oil until sizzling.
- Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until crispy.
- Slice the quesadilla into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with applesauce or Greek yogurt. Experiment with different cheeses and spice levels to personalize your quesadilla!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, apple, cheddar, snack, vegetarian