Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on classic quesadillas with crispy onion ring chips and gooey, melty cheese. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a fun gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large (10-inch) Flour Tortillas
- 2 cups (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend) Shredded Cheese
- 1 cup (store-bought or homemade, crushed) Onion Ring Chips
- 4 oz (softened) Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper (to taste)
- Olive Oil or Cooking Spray (for grilling)
- Fresh Chives or Green Onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Lay out your flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture onto half of each tortilla. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese on top, followed by ¼ cup of crushed onion ring chips. Fold the tortillas over to create a half-moon shape.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil or spray with cooking spray over medium heat. Allow it to heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
- Place the folded quesadillas in the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Carefully flip them over using a spatula, and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm, garnished with chopped chives or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Ensure your onion ring chips are well-crushed but not too fine to avoid sogginess. A non-stick skillet is recommended for even cooking, and consider adding cooked chicken or veggies for a heartier version.