Description
Creamy cheesy avocado quesadillas bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen. Melted cheese, ripe avocados, and crispy tortillas combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 avocados (ripe)
- 4 flour tortillas (large)
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 red onion (small, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Optional Serving Ingredients:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Crush ripe avocados in a mixing bowl, incorporating zesty lime juice, seasoning with salt and pepper until smooth and well-blended.
- Enhance the avocado base by gently folding in finely diced onions and freshly chopped cilantro, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Position tortillas on a clean surface, generously spreading the creamy avocado mixture across one half of each tortilla.
- Lavishly sprinkle a combination of shredded cheeses over the avocado layer, creating a rich and melty foundation.
- Carefully fold tortillas in half, encasing the flavorful filling within a crisp exterior.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium heat, allowing the surface to warm evenly for optimal cooking.
- Grill each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown crust and ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, slice into triangular wedges, and present alongside optional tangy sour cream and vibrant salsa for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Select ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to chop onions and cilantro finely to ensure even distribution throughout the filling.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or cotija for unique flavor variations.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular tortillas with corn tortillas or use large lettuce leaves as a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg