A Cheesy Creamy Spinach Quesadilla Recipes

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SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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My family gave these cheesy quesadillas oohs and aahs. Remove the spinach from the heat as soon as it wilts so it keeps a little bit of crunch. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir first 6 ingredients until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses., Top half of each tortilla with spinach mixture; fold other half over filling. Place on a griddle coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas in half; if desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY QUESADILLAS



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We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Place the tortillas on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cheese and salsa; spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPINACH QUESADILLA RECIPE



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These delicious Spinach Quesadillas are to cheer your picky eaters. This gooey, cheesy, and easy to make recipe is Ready in 15 minutes and it can be served as breakfast or a light snack.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 cups baby spinach (rinsed and spin-dried)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Tangy Bang sauce (plus more to serve as a dip on the side)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 flour tortillas (mine are 9-inch in diameter)
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or a combination of monterey jack, Oaxa cheese)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Sour cream
1-2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10 or 12-inch nonstick skillet with a lid over medium heat.
  • Add the spinach in. Put the lid on and let it cook for 3-4 minutes or until spinach starts to lose most of its volume. Add in the garlic, Tangy Bang sauce and season it with salt and pepper and and give it a stir. Transfer the now-fully cooked spinach onto a plate and set it aside. Clean the skillet with a paper towel and set it aside. No need to wash it.
  • To assemble the tortillas, lay 4 flour tortillas on a flat surface, add ½ cup shredded cheese on one half of each tortilla. Divide the cooked spinach amongst the tortillas mounting it onto the cheese. Fold the other half over the filling.
  • Place the skillet over medium heat. Brush each tortilla with melted butter and transfer 2 of them onto the skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side (or until it turns golden brown). Once cooked, transfer them onto a cutting board to cool off. Repeat the same process with the rest of the quesadillas.
  • Slice them into wedges. If using, garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with more Tangy Bang sauce and sour cream on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

A CHEESY CREAMY SPINACH QUESADILLA



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Ah Mexico! Such wonderful flavors come from there. Here is a quesadilla with goat's cheese, cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese, enhanced with spinach, tomato and cilantro, and of course, some jalapeno pepper!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup goat cheese
2/3 cup cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
fresh ground black pepper
2 large flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 425*F.
  • In a blender, puree the goat cheese, cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and pepper to taste.
  • Spread half of the cheese mixture on each tortilla to 1/2" inside the edge.
  • Sprinkle half of each remaining ingredient over each tortilla(onion, tomato, spinach, cilantro, chives, jalapeno, garlic and parsley).
  • Place one tortilla on a cookie sheet. Place the other on top of it. Sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes, or until cheese begins to brown.
  • Slice into four wedges and serve warm. Enjoy!

CHEESE SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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When I had this at our local Mexican restaraunt, I enjoyed it so much that I recreated it at home and I think this is a good likeness!This is pure comfort food to me! Feel free to experiment with this recipe! makes 2 for a main dish, 8 for appetizers

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spinach

Time 17m

Yield 2-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 flour tortillas (( like whole grain)
1 tablespoon butter
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese (or more to taste) or 1 1/4 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, grated (or more to taste)
1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped (about 3/4 cup when cooked)
garlic salt
chili powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet and place a tortilla on it.
  • Add half of the cheese to the tortilla.
  • On top of the cheese, add half of the green onion and spinach.
  • Sprinkle with half the garlic salt and chili powder.
  • Top with another tortilla, turn over and fry in skillet until the cheese melts.
  • Slice into quarters (or 1/8's for appetizers) and serve hot.
  • Repeat with next 2 tortillas.
  • Good served with salsa and sour cream!
  • This would be great served with guacamole on lettuce and refried beans or/and rice.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Flour tortillas filled with creamy Cheddar cheese, portabella mushrooms, and spinach. Cut in fours and serve with guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy!

Provided by MSREGALE23

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas cheese side up on baking sheets, and bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Place an equal amount of the mixture on the cheese side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half over the filling.
  • Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Place quesadillas in the skillet one at a time, and cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE QUESADILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach And Artichoke Quesadillas Recipe by Tasty image

Your favorite savory dip meets your favorite cheesy Mexican dish in this quick and easy mashup. Whether you're craving a hearty snack or putting together a last-minute appetizer, these spinach and artichoke quesadillas come together in under 30 minutes for a delicious dish anytime.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 cans artichoke heart, drained and chopped
4 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup (100 G) mozzarella, the Parmesan, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Fold in the spinach and artichoke hearts.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle ¼ cup (25 G) of mozzarella over half of the tortilla. Top with ¼ of the spinach artichoke dip, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with another ¼ cup of the mozzarella. Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the side with the cheese. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove the quesadilla from the pan and slice into 4 wedges. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 80 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 10 grams

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