SPINACH PANCAKE QUESADILLAS

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Give a savory twist to pancakes with this no-fuss treatment. Folded over a spinach filling, leftover pancakes become a special lunch or a side dish for dinner. -Anna Free, Plymouth, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach
3 tablespoons water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large pancakes
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Sour cream and chopped tomato, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring spinach and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain well and chop. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and nutmeg until blended. Stir in the spinach. Spread over pancakes; sprinkle with cheeses. Place each on a microwave-safe plate. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese is melted. Fold in half; top with sour cream and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.