Creamy Mac and Cheese Quesadilla
A delightful fusion of creamy macaroni and cheese inside a crispy tortilla, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked bacon bits, diced tomatoes, or green onions for topping
Instructions
- Combine your cheesy components in a bowl, mixing together the cooked macaroni, cheddar, mozzarella, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Prepare the tortilla by placing one in the skillet and spreading half of the macaroni and cheese mixture on one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For added flavor, consider pairing these quesadillas with salsa verde, guacamole, or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg