Apple, Cheddar, and Onion Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Apple, Cheddar, and Onion Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup water; 1 large sweet apple, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups); 4 eight-inch flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup water
1 large sweet apple, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
4 eight-inch flour tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet.
2
Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the water and cook until it has evaporated and the onion is very tender and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
4
Let cool.
5
Dice the apple into 1/2-inch chunks and toss with the lemon juice.
6
Arrange the tortillas on a work surface and top each tortilla with cheese, apple and onion.
7
Fold each tortilla in half to make 4 quesadillas.
8
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
9
Add the quesadillas and cook over moderately high heat until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
10
Add more oil to the skillet if necessary.
11
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, Kosher salt, Fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Apple, Cheddar, and Onion Quesadillas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple, Cheddar, and Onion Quesadillas

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