Description
Transform your school lunch with this quick and delicious cheesy quesadilla! Packed with gooey cheese, savory fillings, and crispy tortillas, this recipe is a fun twist on the classic sandwich. With endless customization options, you can easily create a lunch that delights both kids and adults alike. Get ready to elevate lunchtime from mundane to mouthwatering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken or black beans
- 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Lay one tortilla flat in the pan. Sprinkle half of the cheese on one side.
- Add cooked chicken or beans and sliced bell peppers on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix up the fillings with seasonal veggies or different proteins like turkey or tofu for variation. To enhance flavor, consider adding spices such as cumin or paprika.