Grilled Quesadillas
Fire up your taste buds with these irresistible Grilled Quesadillas! Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, with gooey, melty cheese at their core, these quesadillas are packed with customizable flavor. Featuring large flour tortillas filled with your choice of shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, optional cooked proteins such as chicken, steak, or shrimp, and vibrant chopped vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños, this recipe is a quick, 20-minute dinner solution that caters to everyone's cravings. Grilling the quesadillas adds a smoky depth, enhancing each bite while keeping them light and crisp. Serve them warm with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy weeknight meal. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue or a simple indoor feast, these grilled quesadillas are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 cup Cooked protein (chicken, steak, or shrimp, optional)
- 1 cup Chopped vegetables (bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Butter or cooking spray
- optional Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
Lightly spread butter on one side of each tortilla, or spray with cooking spray for a lighter option.
On the non-buttered side of two tortillas, evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese each.
If using, layer cooked protein and chopped vegetables on top of the cheese.
Top each prepared tortilla with another tortilla, buttered side facing outward, to form a quesadilla sandwich.
Carefully place the quesadillas on the hot grill or grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden-brown and the cheese is melted.
Use a wide spatula to flip the quesadillas gently to avoid spilling the filling.
Once cooked, transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and let them sit for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.1 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 2842 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 149.4 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1926 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1492 mg | 32% | |
*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.
