Description

Delight in these Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas, a warm and comforting morning treat combining sweet cinnamon-spiced apples with creamy cheeses inside a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, these quesadillas offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will energize your day.

Ingredients

Scale

Apple Mixture

2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup for a healthier option)

Quesadilla

4 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheddar and mozzarella)
1 cup cream cheese, softened (for spreading)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)

Instructions

Prepare the Apples: In a mixing bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar. Ensure the apples are evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld together and the apples soften slightly.
Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread a layer of softened cream cheese over one side of each tortilla. On half of each tortilla, layer the cinnamon-spiced apple mixture, then sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese over the apples. Carefully fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.
Cook the Quesadillas: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in the skillet at a time (or one if your skillet is smaller). Cook each quesadilla for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted. Add the remaining butter when cooking the next batch.
Repeat and Slice: Remove cooked quesadillas from the skillet and allow them to cool briefly for easier slicing. Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Repeat the cooking process with any remaining tortillas and filling.
Serve: Serve the quesadillas warm. Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts for extra crunch and add a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt on the side for dipping to enhance the flavors.

Notes

For a healthier sweetener alternative, substitute brown sugar with maple syrup.
Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans inside or as a garnish for extra texture and flavor complexity.
Choose tangy apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance to the sweetness, or Honeycrisp for a sweeter profile.
Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking and less butter usage.
For a gluten-free alternative, use gluten-free tortillas.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 320
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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