Best Great Grilled Quesadillas Recipes
GRILLED QUESADILLAS
This traditional Mexican dish is made lighter by grilling instead of frying. A quick and easy snack, you can also make this as an interactive appetizer for an outdoor party and cook to order from the grill.
Provided by Food Therapist
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 4 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium.
- Place half of the tortillas on the grill, and drop a quarter-cup of cheese in the center of each. Spread cheese as close to edges as possible.* Place a second tortilla on top of each.
- Grill until bottom tortilla is lightly browned and cheese begins to melt, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on the other side.
- Cut into quarters and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
- *Optional: Add grilled chicken or shrimp and/or sauteed onions and peppers at this step. Both will add flavor and texture, although the recipe is complete without them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 685.7, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.9
QUICK GRILLED QUESADILLA
Real bits of bacon add smoky flavor to these quick tortilla snacks, with melted cheese and prepared chunky salsa.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. When grill is heated, place 1 tortilla on bottom grill surface. Quickly top with cheese, bacon and onion. Place remaining tortilla on top.
- Close grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
GRILLED CAPRESE QUESADILLAS
Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to swap in mozzarella or feta for the goat cheese, or make your quesadillas heartier by adding grilled chicken. -Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Layer half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close. , Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
GRILLED QUESADILLAS
Here it is only January and I'm thinking of summer. This is a recipe that I think would be enjoyed by the vegetarian and non veg. Source: Canadian Living's Best Barbecue
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Cheese
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, mash beans along with 1/2 cup of the salsa with a potato masher.
- Spread mixture evenly over the 4 tortillas leaving a 1/2 inch border.
- In this order sprinkle mixture with onions, olives, coriander and, finally, cheese.
- Fold tortillas over and press to seal.
- Place on greased grill over medium-high heat and cook, turning halfway through, for 8 tp 10 minutes or until browned and crisped.
- Garnish with rest of salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 1634.9, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 24.9
GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Provided by Thuy Ortiz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat grill for medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1665.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
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