Chile Quesadillas

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Chile Quesadillas are a flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring melted cheese, green chiles, and salsa sandwiched between warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick snack or a casual meal, they offer a delightful combination of cheesy richness and mildly spicy chiles, complemented by garnishes like guacamole and olives.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 1 (4 oz.) can green chiles ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup mild or medium garden style salsa ⓘ
  • prepared guacamole

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle 2/3 cup shredded cheese onto each of 3 tortillas.
  2. Top each with 1/3 of the drained green chiles and 2 tablespoons of salsa.
  3. Cover with the remaining tortillas, pressing gently.
  4. Cook each quesadilla on a griddle or skillet over medium heat until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Slice and serve garnished with prepared guacamole and sliced ripe olives.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

141 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 5.3g 7% DV
Carbs 16.8g 6% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 455.8mg 20% DV
Potassium 93.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 150.3mg 12% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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