Apple Cheddar Quesadilla
A delightful combination of sweet apples and savory cheddar cheese, all cocooned in crispy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Apples (any variety)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 medium-sized Tortillas
- Butter or Olive Oil (for cooking)
- Optional: Honey or Maple Syrup (for drizzling)
- Optional: Cinnamon (for a sprinkle)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and slice apples into thin wedges. Toss with cinnamon and honey if using a tart variety.
- Grate your cheddar cheese if not already done.
- Heat about 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Assemble your quesadilla: Place one tortilla in the skillet, top with apple slices and cheese, and add another tortilla on top.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip carefully with a spatula, adding more butter/oil if needed, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let it rest, then slice into wedges.
Notes
For added sweetness, drizzle with honey or maple syrup when serving. This dish is versatile; feel free to experiment with different fruits and add-ins!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, apple, cheddar, sweet and savory, easy recipe