Green Chile Quesadillas
Savor the irresistible flavors of these Green Chile Quesadillas, a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or casual snacks. Featuring warm, crispy flour tortillas loaded with gooey Monterey Jack cheese and zesty diced green chiles, these quesadillas strike the perfect balance between creamy and spicy. A hint of fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbaceous flavor, while a golden butter-coated crust ensures every bite is irresistibly savory. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is delightfully simple yet packed with bold, Tex-Mex-inspired taste. Serve with tangy sour cream and your favorite salsa for dipping, and watch these cheesy delights disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Canned green chiles, diced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread a small amount (1/2 tablespoon) of butter on one side of each tortilla.
Place one tortilla, buttered side down, into the heated skillet.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly across the tortilla.
Add 1/4 cup of diced green chiles on top of the cheese, spreading them out evenly.
Optional: Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of chopped cilantro over the chiles for added flavor.
Top with a second tortilla, buttered side up, creating a sandwich with the tortilla and filling.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool for 1 minute before slicing into quarters or wedges.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional quesadillas.
Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.1 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.8 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 326 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 4728 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 76.6 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2073 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1143 mg | 24% | |
*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.
