CINNAMON APPLE QUESADILLAS
One of my favorite quick, breakfast treats. You can make it gluten-free by using corn tortillas! Top this delicious quesadilla with honey, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped topping. Serve as either breakfast or dessert!
Provided by Vera
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook apple, corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar in hot skillet, stirring every few minutes, until apples are slightly softened and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer apple mixture to a bowl.
- Place 1 tortilla in the same skillet over medium-low heat; spread apple mixture on top of tortilla. Top with remaining tortilla. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook until the other tortilla is golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7 calories, Carbohydrate 78.5 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 472.8 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
APPLE CINNAMON BRIE QUESADILLAS
A simple, yummy quesadilla good for brunch or entertaining, and kid-approved! Fancy and impressive, but so easy and delicious.
Provided by lmichael
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 3/4 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat, tilting the skillet to evenly spread butter. Place 1 tortilla in the melted butter. Cover tortilla with Brie cheese slices and apple slices; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place the remaining tortilla over the filling.
- Cook quesadilla until bottom tortilla is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread the remaining 3/4 teaspoon butter on top tortilla; carefully flip quesadilla and cook until bottom tortilla is browned and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 more minutes. Slice quesadilla into quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 651.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
APPLE BRIE QUESADILLAS
With onions, apples and cheese, these quesadillas are a surprising change from typical versions. They have sweet and savory flavors I just love. -Heather Kahn Gisi, San Dimas, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the onions, vinegar, sugar, thyme and rosemary in oil for 10 minutes or until onions are golden brown. , Spoon the mixture over half of each tortilla; top with apples and cheese. Fold over. Cook on a griddle over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
APPLE AND BRIE QUESADILLAS
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss the apple slices with 2 teaspoons olive oil and cook, turning occasionally, until marked and tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Lay the tortillas on a cutting board. Top each with one-quarter each of the grilled apple and brie on one side, then fold the tortillas in half to cover the filling.
- Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the quesadillas until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile, mix the mustard and maple syrup in a bowl. Slice each quesadilla into wedges. Drizzle with the maple-mustard syrup and top with the bacon.
APPLE GOUDA QUESADILLAS
Wonderful change to a plain old quesadilla. Sweet, salty and barbecued! Use any type of firm red apple. Additional options: add barbecued chicken or chopped jalapeno peppers. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, guacamole or all three.
Provided by mn1234
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for high heat.
- Brush oil onto one side of a tortilla, and place on a plate oil side down. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of mustard on the top side, and top with green onion, apple slices and about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Place a second tortilla on top, and brush the top with olive oil. Repeat with remaining ingredients, stacking the quesadillas on the plate.
- Brush the grilling surface with oil, and place the quesadillas carefully on the grill. Grill for about 3 minutes, or until the bottom is crisp. Flip, and grill on the other side until crisp. Remove from the grill to serving plates and cut into quarters. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1149.2 mg, Sugar 7 g
STEAK QUESADILLAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO AND APPLE SALSA
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place the steak in a glass dish. Sprinkle the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour to tenderize, turning the steak occasionally.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add the steak and saute to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.
- Place 4 tortillas in the skillet with the pan juices and heat over medium-high heat, working in batches if necessary. Place 1/2 cup cheese on top of each one and top with 4 ounces sliced meat. Place the remaining 4 tortillas on the top. Cook until the cheese start to melt, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden and the cheese is melted, another 2 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet. Peel open the quesadilla and spoon about 1/2 cup Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa on top. Close the quesadilla and slice into quarters. Serve with Eva's Chunky Guacamole.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the tomatillos, apples, garlic, onion and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and roast until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Peel the garlic. Puree all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
- In a large bowl, place the avocados, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, serrano, lemon juice, and salt, to taste. Stir gently until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
- Cook' s Note: To keep the guacamole from turning brown, press a pit from one of the avocados into the center of the dish. Remove it before serving.
APPLE CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS II
I'm always on the lookout for healthy lunches and snacks for the grandkids. They love these! The serving size listed is based on the number of tortillas used to get a true picture of nutritional data. No way this serves 6 as written!
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons cheese over one half of tortilla.
- Place several apple slices, barely overlapping, on top of cheese then sprinkle 2 more tablespoons of cheese on top of apples and fold tortilla in half.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat and cook quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown on both sides.
APPLE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
My sister came up with an easy recipe that can be served as a main course or an appetizer. People are surprised by the combination of chicken, apples, tomatoes and corn inside the crispy tortillas, but they love it. -Stacia Slagle of Maysville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together first 8 ingredients. Place 3/4 cup mixture on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas to close; secure with toothpicks., Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 13-18 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Discard toothpicks. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE BRIE QUESADILLAS
France and Mexico meet in this recipe. I've not tried brie cheese yet, so I'd like to try this sometime. For Zaar World Tour II 2006
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onions, vinegar, sugar, thyme and rosemary in oil for 10 minutes or until onions are golden.
- Spoon the mixture over half of each tortilla and top with apples and cheese.
- Fold over.
- Cook on a griddle over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
SMOKED TURKEY, APPLE AND CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS
Make and share this Smoked Turkey, Apple and Cheddar Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by loveleesmile
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat an empty large skillet over medium heat until the surface is hot. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and cook until the underside is warm, about 20 seconds. Flip the tortilla over. Sprinkle the surface with half of the cheese, the turkey, the apple, and then the remaining cheese. Top with the second tortilla.
- Cook until the underside is toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes more.
- Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into 6 wedges. Serve hot, with the salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.8, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 733.2, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 19.2
SMOKED TURKEY, APPLE AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Provided by Victoria Abbott Riccardi
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1.Lay out tortillas and spread each with 1 teaspoon honey mustard. Place 1 tortilla, mustard side up, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Top one half with 1/8 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1 ounce turkey breast, 1/4 of the apple slices and 1/4 cup cheddar. Fold tortilla in half over ingredients and gently press. Cook 3 minutes. Flip and cook until both sides are golden and cheese is oozing slightly, about 2 minutes more. Remove quesadilla from skillet and slice into thirds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
BBQ CHICKEN, APPLE, GOUDA QUESADILLAS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Grill chicken, brush with bbq sauce and set aside. Chop onions, apple, and banana pepper, saute for a bit. Spray bottom tortilla with cooking spray and lay on cookie sheet spray side down. Sprinkle peppers, onions, apple, chicken, and gouda onto the tortilla. Place top tortilla on the ingredients. Spray top tortilla with cooking spray. Repeat to create remaining 2 quesadillas. Bake for 7 min. Use bbq sauce as a dip if desired. Enjoy!
ELEGANT APPLE AND BRIE QUESADILLAS
From the kitchen of field editor Allison Ochoa of Hays, Kansas: This quick breakfast or snack highlights the beautiful partnership of apples and brie cheese, which is one of my favorite combinations! It kicks your tastebuds into gear with a sweet and spicy kick courtesy of the Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line half of each tortilla with apple slices, starting at the edge and working toward the middle. Top the apples on each tortilla with a quarter of the brie slices. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp. of the spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar over the apples and cheese on each tortilla and fold the other half of each tortilla over the filling., In a large, pre-heated skillet, melt 1/2 Tbsp. butter. Place two of the filled tortillas, cheese-side down, in the pan and heat for 1 minute or until the tortilla begins to crisp. Flip each tortilla over and heat for 1 minute or until the tortilla begins to crisp on the bottom. Transfer to a plate and immediately sprinkle each quesadilla with 1/8 tsp. of the spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar. Repeat the process with the remaining two filled tortillas, butter and sugar mixture.
Nutrition Facts :
ROLLED TURKEY AND APPLE QUESADILLAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 28m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray a nonstick grill pan or nonstick griddle pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and honey until smooth. Spread evenly over 1 side of each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Place 2 or 3 apple slices in a single row about 1 inch from the nearest edge of each tortilla. In a small bowl, combine the 2 cheeses. Sprinkle half the cheese mixture on top. Place 2 slices turkey side-by-side on top of the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Tightly roll up each tortilla like a jelly roll.
- Place the tortilla rolls, seam-side down, on the grill. Cook, turning every 2 minutes, until the tortillas are brown on all sides and the cheese starts to melt. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each tortilla roll into 1-inch pieces.
- Arrange on a platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 57 milligrams, Sodium 621 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams
APPLE CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS
This is quick and easy to make. Any sweet, crunchy apple such as Gala or Fuji works well in this recipe.
Provided by J. White Harris
Categories Other Snacks
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Thinly slice the apples into 24 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- 2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over one half of the tortilla. Place four apple slices, barely overlapping, on top of cheese. Then sprinkle 2 more tablespoons of cheese on top of the apples and fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter and tortillas.
CARAMEL APPLE QUESADILLAS
Serve these after your next Mexican meal for a sweet treat. If you don't want the sugar coating on the outside just sprinkle the mixture on the inside.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel, core and thinly slice apples.
- Place in a pan with 1 tablespoon of water, cover and cook until just soft, stirring occasionally.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat and heat each tortilla until golden.
- Sprinkle heated side of tortilla with cinnamon-sugar mixture and keep warm.
- Place tortilla uncooked-side-up on cutting board and top with cooked apples.
- Fold over and cut in half.
- Place on serving plate.
- Drizzle with caramel topping and top with whipped cream and almonds.
- Note:.
- If you are using your quesadillas maker omit the butter.
- Add sugar and cinnamon to the cooked apples and sandwich between to tortillas.
- Cook until lightly brown cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 224.2, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.7
APPLE PIE QUESADILLAS
A different take on the usual quesadillas. I have a quesadilla press/maker that I use for these, though the recipe uses the stove/oven method.
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories Tarts
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine apple pie filling, raisins and cinnamon.
- Coat a 10 inch skillet with cooking spray.
- Heat over medium heat until hot.
- Place one tortilla in skillet.
- Top with 2 T cheese and 1/4 cup pie filling mixture.
- Cook 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bottom of tortilla is golden brown.
- Using a large spatual, fold tortilla in half.
- Transfer to a foil lined baking sheet.
- Repeat until all eight quesadillas are made.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over top of quesadillas.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and quesadillas are heated through.
- Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1270.1, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 2323, Carbohydrate 189, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 63.5, Protein 36.2
CHEESY APPLE BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS
Make and share this Cheesy Apple Breakfast Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Breakfast
Time 11m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread each flour tortillas with 1 tablespoon sour cream; sprinkle with.
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon sugar.
- Top one tortilla 1/3 cup cheese,1/4 cup chopped apple and second tortilla.
- For each serving, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet, brown quesadilla.
- 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned, carefully turning over tortilla.
- Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.4, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 38.3, Sodium 886.5, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.5, Protein 14.4
APPLE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Make and share this Apple Chicken Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by seesko
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place about 3/4 cup on half of each tortilla. Fold tortilla in half over filling and secure with toothpicks.
- Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Carefully turn quesadillas over; bake 5-8 minutes longer or until golden brown. Discard toothpicks. Cut each quesadilla into three wedges. Serve with lettuce, salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 630.4, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 15.8
APPLE CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS
These are delicious served as an appetizer or an quick and easy lunch. Delicious served with Cranberry Coleslaw! (Recipe # 268183)
Provided by JaneSays30
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons cheese over one half of tortilla.
- Place several apple slices, barely overlapping, on top of cheese.
- Then sprinkle 2 more tablespoons of cheese on top of apples and fold tortilla in half.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat and cook quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown on both sides.
- Serve immediately with Cranberry Coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.1, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 104.7, Sodium 1267.7, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 28.2
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Apple quesadillas are a delicious twist on the traditional Mexican dish, which typically features savory ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, and meat. This sweet and savory recipe combines the flavors of warm, spiced apples with melted cheese and crispy tortillas, making for a perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert option.
History of Quesadillas
The quesadilla is believed to have originated in northern and central Mexico in the 16th century. Its name comes from the Spanish word "queso," which means cheese. The dish traditionally consists of a tortilla filled with cheese and sometimes other ingredients, such as beans or meat, and then folded and cooked until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
Ingredients
- Tortillas
- Apples
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- Butter
- Cheddar cheese
- Honey
Preparation
To make apple quesadillas, start by peeling and slicing the apples into thin pieces. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar, and then sprinkle the mixture over the apples. Toss the apples to coat them evenly in the cinnamon sugar.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned apples to the skillet and cook until they are soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Next, heat a separate skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle some cheese on one half of the tortilla. Spoon some of the cooked apples on top of the cheese and then fold the tortilla in half, pressing down gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.
Cook the quesadilla until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Remove it from the skillet and cut it into wedges. Drizzle some honey on top for added sweetness.
Variations
While the traditional apple quesadilla recipe calls for cheddar cheese and honey, there are many other variations you can try. For example, you could use different types of cheese, such as pepper jack or mozzarella, for a different flavor profile. You could also experiment with different types of apples, or add other ingredients such as chopped walnuts or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Apple quesadillas are a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. They pair well with a cup of coffee or tea, and can be served with whipped cream or ice cream for a more decadent treat. You could also try serving them with a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added flavor.
Conclusion
Apple quesadillas are a delicious and unique twist on a classic Mexican dish. By combining warm, spiced apples with melted cheese and crispy tortillas, this recipe creates a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please. Whether served for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, apple quesadillas are a tasty and satisfying option that is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.