Apple Cheddar Quesadilla
A delightful twist on a classic snack, combining sweet apples with sharp cheddar cheese in a crispy quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Apples (tart varieties like Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 Flour or Corn Tortillas
- 2 tablespoons Butter or Oil
- Optional Spices (e.g., cinnamon or chili powder)
Instructions
- Prep the apples: Wash and slice into thin wedges or cubes; squeeze lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Shred the cheese if using block cheddar.
- Heat the pan over medium heat with butter or oil until melted.
- Assemble the quesadilla by placing a tortilla in the pan, layering cheese and apples, and folding over.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally with sour cream or honey.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add jalapeños; for a nutty flavor, incorporate walnuts or pecans. Experiment with herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, apple, cheddar, snack, vegetarian, comfort food