Mexican Bacon Quesadillas
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Mexican Bacon Quesadillas—crispy, golden tortillas stuffed with a melty Mexican cheese blend, smoky bacon crumbles, and a zingy mix of jalapeños, red onions, and fresh cilantro. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or even game day appetizers. Each quesadilla is pan-fried to perfection, giving you that coveted crunchy edge, and they pair beautifully with creamy sour cream, zesty salsa, and optional avocado slices for a fresh, indulgent finish. Whether you're feeding a crowd or treating yourself, this easy recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 piece Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 piece Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 piece Avocado (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Finely dice the jalapeño pepper and red onion. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 cup of shredded Mexican cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, diced jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro on top of the cheese layer. Finish with another 1/4 cup of cheese over the toppings on each tortilla.
Fold the tortillas in half to create a semi-circle, pressing gently to seal.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the quesadillas and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy. Repeat with the remaining butter and quesadillas.
Remove quesadillas from the skillet and allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing each into three wedges.
Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and avocado slices (if using) on the side for dipping or garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.7 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.3 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 684 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 5923 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 158.0 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 3914 mg | 301% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1856 mg | 39% | |
*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.
