Unbelievably Delicious Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 1teaspoonbacon grease

  • 2corn tortillas

  • 2slicesManchego cheese

  • 6zucchini blossoms

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt bacon grease in a cast iron or regular skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas side by side into the skillet. Top each tortilla with one Manchego cheese slice and three zucchini blossoms. Fold tortillas in half.

  2. Cook until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese starts to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until the other side is crispy, lightly browned, and the cheese has melted, 1 more minute.

Tips

Feel free to use lard, oil, or butter in place of bacon grease, and mozzarella cheese in place of Manchego.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Cholesterol
23mg
8%
Sodium
407mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
7g
14%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
158mg
12%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
59mg
1%

* 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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