Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of potato quesadillas, a perfect blend of creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. Ideal for any occasion, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, you’ll find everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups peeled and diced Russet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft and golden (about 5 minutes).
- Mash the cooked potatoes in a bowl and mix in sautéed onions, cheeses, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface, spread half with the potato mixture, fold it over into a half-moon shape.
- In the skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat; cook each quesadilla until golden brown and crispy on both sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Cut into wedges and serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg