Cream Cheese Cheddar Bean Quesadilla
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Cream Cheese Cheddar Bean Quesadilla recipe, a mouthwatering fusion of creamy, savory, and perfectly crispy textures. Packed with softened cream cheese infused with ground cumin and garlic powder, sharp cheddar cheese, and hearty black beans, these quesadillas deliver big flavor in just 20 minutes. The golden-brown tortilla encases a melty, cheesy filling that's made even more irresistible by a buttery crisp exterior. Customize your quesadillas with fresh green onions for a zesty kick or serve them with salsa or sour cream for dipping. Perfect for quick lunches, casual dinners, or party appetizers, this recipe is simplicity and comfort in every bite—an effortless crowd-pleaser with a Tex-Mex twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 120 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 200 grams Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 200 grams Black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
- 30 grams Butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 pieces Green onions, sliced (optional)
- optional Salsa or sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture on half of each flour tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the cream cheese, then add an even layer of black beans. For extra flavor, you can also sprinkle sliced green onions (optional).
Fold each tortilla in half to form a semicircle and press gently to seal.
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter (about 7-8 grams per quesadilla). Allow the butter to melt and coat the pan evenly.
Place one folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted inside. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Remove from the skillet and cut each quesadilla into thirds for easy serving.
Serve immediately with salsa or sour cream on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 972 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*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.
