Meals Matter

Quesadillas

Contributed By: DCC
Maureen Bligh

A great snack for the kids or a quick dinner on the go.

Ingredients

2 cups Shredded colby-and-Monterey-

Jack cheese (8oz)

6 7-8 inch flour tortillas

3 tbsp Canned diced green chili

Peppers, drained

3 tbsp Chopped green onions (2)

3 slices Bacon, crisp cooked,

Drained and crumbled, or 1/4 lb

Bulk Italian sausage, cooked and

Drained

Salsa (optional)

Preparation

Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over half of each tortilla. Top with chili peppers, green onions, and bacon or sausage. Fold tortillas in half pressing gently.

In a 10-inch skillet cook quesadillas, 2 at a time, over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or untill lightly browned, turning once. Remove quesadillas from skillet; place on a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 300 degree oven. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. If desired, serve with salsa.

Cook's Notes

In place of the bacon or sausage, add some chopped cooked chicken or vegetables.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: k9jerone

Isn't this too much fat, even for kids? It is almost 50% fat calories! I use soy cheese for my daughter's quesadillas. Taste great and miniumal fat and has all that healthy soy protein.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Snack

Nutrient Information

Calories: 284
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Protein: 12 g
Calcium: 252 mg
Sodium: 523 mg
Fiber: 1.3 g