Description
Potato quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tortillas with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful treats are sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a delicious dish ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 3 medium Russet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash.
- Sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent.
- Mix mashed potatoes with sautéed onions, half the cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spread filling on one half of each tortilla; sprinkle remaining cheese on top and fold.
- Cook quesadillas in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg