Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of potato quesadillas, where crispy tortillas embrace a creamy filling of mashed potatoes, melted cheese, and spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of flavors that everyone will love. Serve them hot with your favorite salsa or sour cream for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups starchy potatoes (like Russets), peeled and chopped
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, onion, cheese, cilantro, cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and spoon half the potato mixture onto one side.
- Fold the tortilla over like a taco and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more oil as needed.
- Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg