Apple Cheddar Quesadillas
Golden, crisp tortillas filled with sharp cheddar and juicy apple slices, these sweet and savory quesadillas are a quick, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer. The perfect blend of gooey cheese and fresh fruit makes them a comforting treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 quesadillas (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas (or corn/gluten-free tortillas)
- 1 cup (about 4 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (about 2 oz) Monterey Jack cheese, grated (optional)
- 1 large apple (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
- Honey or maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
- Pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Thinly slice the apple (about 1/8-inch thick). If using herbs or cinnamon, mix in a small bowl.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. Let it melt and swirl to coat the pan.
- Lay out tortillas. Sprinkle half the cheddar and Monterey Jack evenly over half of each tortilla. Arrange apple slices over the cheese, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle herbs or cinnamon if using. Top with remaining cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully flip with a wide spatula. Add the remaining tablespoon butter if skillet is dry. Cook another 2-3 minutes until both sides are crisp and cheese is gooey. Lower heat if tortilla browns too fast.
- Remove from pan and let rest 1 minute. Slice into wedges.
- Transfer to a plate. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Slice apples as thinly as possible for best texture. Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla before the cheese melts. Cover the pan briefly if cheese isn’t melting. Don’t overfill to prevent splitting. Quesadillas can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate tortillas and cheese substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 quesadilla wedge
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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