Cheesy Apple Breakfast Quesadillas
Kickstart your morning with these delightfully indulgent Cheesy Apple Breakfast Quesadillas! This sweet-savory recipe pairs crisp slices of cinnamon-dusted Granny Smith apple with ooey-gooey sharp cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between golden, buttery flour tortillas. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and satisfying breakfast combines the comforting warmth of melted cheese with the tart crunch of apples for a unique flavor contrast. Perfect on its own or drizzled with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness, these quesadillas bring a creative twist to your morning routine. Ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup (optional for serving)
Instructions
1. Core and thinly slice the Granny Smith apple into even wedges or rounds.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the apple slices with ground cinnamon to ensure even coating.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
4. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the surface.
5. Arrange half of the cinnamon-coated apple slices over the cheese in a single layer.
6. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the apples and top with a second tortilla.
7. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese is beginning to melt.
8. Carefully flip the quesadilla with a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
9. Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining two tortillas, apple slices, and cheese, adding the remaining butter to the skillet if needed.
10. Let the quesadillas cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into quarters or wedges.
11. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet touch, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.0 g | 215% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 187 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1842 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.6 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1117 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
