Apple Cheddar Quesadilla
A delicious combination of crisp apples and sharp cheddar cheese encased in a golden brown tortilla, perfect for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 Flour Tortillas
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing, coring, and slicing them into thin wedges.
- Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater.
- Assemble your quesadilla with cheddar on one half and apple slices on top, adding cinnamon if desired.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and cheese begins to melt.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until crispy and gooey.
- Slice into triangles and serve warm.
Notes
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for added sweetness, and serve with a side salad or dipping sauce for an elevated dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: quesadilla, apple, cheddar, snack, easy recipe, vegetarian