Spicy Cheese & Mushroom Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Spicy Cheese & Mushroom Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (6 oz.); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 flour tortillas (6 inch); 2 cups 6 cheese zesty Mexican cheese blend, divided (8 oz.); thick & chunky salsa (optional); diced avocados (optional) or guacamole (optional); sour cream (optional); chopped cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (6 oz.)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
2 cups 6 cheese zesty Mexican cheese blend, divided (8 oz.)
thick & chunky salsa (optional)
diced avocados (optional) or guacamole (optional)
sour cream (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional)

1
Melt 1 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion; cook 3 minutes.
3
Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
4
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; brush half of butter over one side of 4 tortillas.
5
Arrange tortillas, buttered side down, on large baking sheet; top with 3/4 cup cheese.
6
Arrange mushroom mixture over cheese; top with 3/4 cup cheese.
7
Place remaining 4 tortillas over cheese; press lightly. Brush remaining butter over tops of tortillas.
8
Bake at 450 F for 5 to 6 minutes or until top tortillas are golden brown.
9
Turn quesadillas over; continue to bake 4 minutes.
10
Sprinkle quesadillas with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; continue to bake 1 minute or until quesadillas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
11
Cut into wedges; serve with toppings as desired.

1137

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped, 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (6 oz.), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cheese & Mushroom Quesadillas falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Spicy Cheese & Mushroom Quesadillas

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