Jalapeño Popper Quesadillas
Discover a delicious twist with Jalapeño Popper Quesadillas! This recipe combines creamy cheeses, spicy jalapeños, and optional crispy bacon, all sandwiched between golden tortillas. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, ready in just 20 minutes. Try it tonight!
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 –5 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and chopped cilantro.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over two tortillas, leaving a small border.
- Top each with another tortilla to form quesadillas.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter or oil.
- Cook each quesadilla until golden brown and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, cool briefly, slice into wedges, serve hot with optional sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños for desired spice level.
- Serve immediately for best texture.