Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas Recipe). This is a great alternative to deep-fried jalapeno poppers that's much easier to make and healthier too. Slice into small wedges to use as an appetizer, or enjoy as light meatless Monday dinner.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

6 jalapeno peppers - stemmed

seeded

and halved lengthwise

1 tablespoon butter

softened

2 (10 inch) flour tortillas

2 tablespoons cream cheese

softened

½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

3 tortilla chips

crushed

or more to taste

Keto Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Arrange jalapeno peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Broil jalapeno peppers in the preheated oven until skins are bubbling and blackened 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a resealable plastic bag; seal. Allow peppers to steam in bag to help loosen skins about 20 minutes. Carefully open bag pull skins off peppers and chop peppers.

Step 4

Spread half the butter onto 1 side of each tortilla. Spread half the cream cheese onto the other side of each tortilla. Sprinkle half the jalapeno peppers half the Mexican cheese blend and half the tortilla chips over the cream cheese-side of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half over the fillings with butter-side on the outside.

Step 5

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; cook 1 quesadilla in the hot skillet until golden brown 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with second quesadilla.

Nutritional Information

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 472.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.2g 31%

Carbohydrates: 41.4g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 27.8g 43%

Saturated Fat: 15.8g 79%

Cholesterol: 63.5mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 1139.2IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 18.6mg 31%

Folate: 95.1mcg 24%

Calcium: 327.2mg 33%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 27.7mg 10%

Potassium: 249.5mg 7%

Sodium: 797.5mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 44%

Calories From Fat: 250.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.