With Cinco de Mayo coming up, I thought it would be fun to celebrate with 5 different quesadilla recipes. I started making quesadilla’s for dinner whenever my kids are being fussy about the food I’ve made. I always keep a package of mini wraps or tortillas in the freezer, so I have a quick and easy dinner to fall back on, just in case. Once in a while, I’ll make myself one for lunch or a light dinner, adding things like pineapple & jalepeno or broccoli and cheddar. Adding fun and flavorful ingredients to a wrap can help turn a plain tortilla into a quick and easy meal that’s not just for kids!
There are 2 basic ways to prepare a quesadilla. You can either fill half the quesadilla and fold the tortilla over, or place the fillings over the whole tortilla and top it with a second one. I prefer to go the half-way route, and make a few flavors instead of one.
What are some of your favorite quesadilla flavors? Share them in the comments below!
All quesadillas are traditionally served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
Broccoli-Cheddar Quesadillas
tortillas or wraps
1 package frozen brocolli stalks, blanched and drained well
1 package shredded cheddar cheese
Method:
Heat up a skillet and spray with nonstick spray. Place tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with cheese. Top half of the tortilla with broccoli stalks. Once the bottom of the tortilla has browned and the cheese has melted, fold the tortilla over and press down with a spatula. Cut into wedges and serve.
Pineapple-Jalapeno Quesadillas
tortillas or wraps
1/4 fresh pineapple, thinly sliced
2 jalapenos, thinly sliced (seeds removed, if desired)
shredded muenster cheese
Method:
Heat up a skillet and spray with nonstick spray. Place tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with cheese. Top half of the tortilla with pineapple and jalapeno slices. Once the bottom of the tortilla has browned and the cheese has melted, fold the tortilla over and press down with a spatula. Cut into wedges and serve.
Taco Quesadillas
tortillas or wraps
1 avocado, mashed and seasoned with lemon juice and salt
oven smoked mozzarella cheese
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
1 tomato, diced
1 small red onion, diced
Method:
Heat up a skillet and spray with nonstick spray. Place tortilla in the pan and spread a layer of avocado on it. Top with smoked mozzarella cheese. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and red onion to half of the tortilla. Once the bottom of the tortilla has browned and the cheese has melted, fold the tortilla over and press down with a spatula. Cut into wedges and serve.
Mediterranean Quesadillas
tortillas or wraps
prepared pesto
black olives
roasted red peppers
feta cheese crumbles
Method:
Heat up a skillet and spray with nonstick spray. Place tortilla in the pan and spread a layer of pesto on it. Top with feta cheese. Fill half of the tortilla with olives and roasted peppers. Once the bottom of the tortilla has browned and the cheese has started melting, fold the tortilla over and press down with a spatula. Cut into wedges and serve.
Eggplant Parmesan Quesadillas
tortillas or wraps
marinara sauce
shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves
breaded fried eggplant slices
grated parmesan
Method:
Heat up a skillet and spray with nonstick spray. Place tortilla in the pan and spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over it. Top with shredded mozzarella. Spread fresh basil leaves, eggplant slices and grated parmesan over half of the tortilla. Once the bottom of the tortilla has browned and the cheese has melted, fold the tortilla over and press down with a spatula. Cut into wedges and serve.
1 year ago: pineapple chicken & BBQ jalapeno pizza
2 years ago: BBQ pulled chicken sammies
quesadillas with whatever was in my fridge was my college go-to dinner; yours look better!
These looks sooo good! I must try this!
xo
Sharon
Wow, these look sensational and also so easy!
Really looks amazing! Perfect for Shavuot!
All great ideas, we do some version of quesadillas every week, kids love them. I really like corn tortillas now though, give em a try.
love the taco quesadilla!
What a beautiful idea for a post. Our house is all about the quesadilla so we’re definitely gonna have to get on top of these recipes.
I love Mexican food, and especially these!
I don’t even think I can pick a favorite! The Eggplant Parmesan Quesadillas have a special place in my heart :) and the Pineapple-Jalapeno Quesadillas sound out of control!!!
My kids love this for lunch (so do their parents). Thanks for all the creative variations!
I’ve never made quesadillas but I would love your taco version as well as the eggplant Parmesan, thanks for the inspiration!
Love all the varieties! Must make these with my kids!