Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 2jalapeño peppers, chopped

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil, or as needed

  • 4(10 inch)flour tortillas

  • 1cupshredded Mexican cheese blend

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers; cook and stir until onion is browned, about 10 more minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate.

  2. Heat about 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add one tortilla; top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/2 of the onion mixture, and another 1/4 cup cheese. Top with another tortilla and cook quesadilla until browned and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, add more oil to the skillet, and repeat to make remaining quesadilla.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
26g
33%
Saturated Fat
12g
59%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
726mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
15%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
14g
28%
Vitamin C
6mg
7%
Calcium
316mg
24%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
206mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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