Description
Savor the comforting flavors of potato quesadillas, where tender potatoes blend seamlessly with melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. With a delightful crunch on the outside and creamy goodness on the inside, these quesadillas will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups starchy potatoes (like Russets), peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salsa or sour cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent.
- Add boiled potatoes to the skillet along with cumin and paprika; mix well.
- Place one tortilla on a flat surface; spoon potato mixture onto half, sprinkle with cheeses, and fold.
- Cook folded quesadilla in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Meal
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 26mg