Contributed By: DCC
Maureen Bligh
A great snack for the kids or a quick dinner on the go.
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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
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.
Nutrition 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