Cheddar Cheese Quesadilla Torte Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cheese Quesadilla Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb Italian sausage or 12 lb garlic sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red pepper; 1 cup medium salsa; 1 cup corn kernel (frozen or drained canned); ⅓ cup chopped cilantro (optional); 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 10 large flour tortillas; 2 cups shredded medium cheddar

Servings: persons

12 lb Italian sausage or 12 lb garlic sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red pepper
1 cup medium salsa
1 cup corn kernel (frozen or drained canned)
⅓ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded medium cheddar

1
Remove sausage from casings and crumble into medium skillet; add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until meat is no longer pink.
2
Slice 3 thin rings from bottom of red pepper, set aside to garnish; chop remainder of pepper and stir into sausage.
3
Add salsa, corn and cilantro; set aside.
4
Squeeze excess moisture from spinach; toss with parmesan cheese, pepper and mozzarella cheese.
5
Place one tortilla on lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet; spread generously 2/3 cup sausage mixture and top with 1/3 cup cheddar cheese; cover with another tortilla.
6
Distribute generously 1 cup spinach mixture on tortilla; repeat layers ending with a tortilla.
7
Press down lightly.
8
Cover loosely with foil; bake in 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.
9
Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup (75 mL) cheddar cheese and red pepper rings; continue to bake for 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
10
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
11
Serve with additional salsa, sour cream or guacamole.
12
Note; Make fillings ahead of time and refrigerate; assemble and bake just before serving.
13
Bake for a few minutes extra if cold.

3457

kcal

Calories

Fat

660

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb Italian sausage or 12 lb garlic sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 red pepper, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Cheese Quesadilla Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheddar Cheese Quesadilla Torte

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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