Description
Savory Mac and Cheese Quesadillas are a delicious twist on classic comfort food, combining cheesy pasta with crispy tortillas for an easy quick dinner that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Cooked macaroni pasta: About 2 cups (around 200g)
cheese blend: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup shredded mozzarella
tortillas: Four large flour tortillas
butter or oil: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil
milk: 2 tablespoons whole milk
seasonings: ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of salt and black pepper
optional add-ins: Chopped scallions or cooked bacon bits
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni pasta with the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, milk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread half of the mac and cheese mixture on one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped scallions or crispy bacon bits.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the cheese mixture. Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet for crispy results.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadilla halves
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Savory Mac and Cheese Quesadillas, easy quick dinners, cheesy quesadillas, comfort food, American cuisine, leftover mac and cheese