Description
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadillas (4 servings)
