Apple Cheddar Quesadilla
A delightful blend of sweet apples and savory cheddar cheese in a warm tortilla, perfect for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 Apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 2 Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by removing the core and slicing them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).
- Soak your apple slices in a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Shred or slice your cheddar cheese.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter. Lay one tortilla in the skillet.
- Scatter a generous layer of cheese over one half of the tortilla.
- Place apple slices on top of the cheese, then sprinkle cinnamon if using.
- Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- Remove from skillet, let cool, and slice into wedges.
- Serve with honey or Greek yogurt.
Notes
Serve with salsa or avocado dipping sauce for an enhanced experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, apple, cheddar, snack, vegetarian