Loaded Potato Quesadillas 5fix
Take your quesadilla game to the next level with these indulgent Loaded Potato Quesadillas, a simple 5-fix recipe that combines creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions all sandwiched between golden, toasty flour tortillas. With just five main ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, this comforting and flavor-packed dish is ready in under 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether served as a hearty snack, a meal on its own, or alongside your favorite dips like creamy sour cream or zesty salsa, these quesadillas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings the best of loaded potato flavors into a crispy, cheesy handheld treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel and dice the russet potatoes into medium-sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Lay out two flour tortillas on a flat surface. Spread a thin layer of mashed potatoes over each tortilla, leaving about half an inch of space at the edges.
Sprinkle each tortilla evenly with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Top with the remaining tortillas to form quesadillas.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
Place one quesadilla onto the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board. Let them cool for a minute, then slice into wedges.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.9 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.5 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 3752 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.9 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1187 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3746 mg | 80% | |
*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.
