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Cheesy Potato Quesadillas
Delight your tastebuds with my cheesy potato quesadilla, a perfect blend of simple ingredients and rich flavours. It's an easy-to-make dish that adds a spin to traditional quesadillas, perfect for any meal of the day.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes Peeled and diced
- 1 onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
- 4 tortillas
- 200 g mozzarella cheese Grated
- Coriander Optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add the diced potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the pan with onions and garlic. Sprinkle paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the potatoes. Stir well to evenly coat the potatoes with the spices. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a quarter of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortilla.
- Spread a quarter of the potato mixture over half of the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling, and press down gently with a spatula.
- Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Allow the quesadillas to cool for a minute or two before cutting them into wedges. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
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Notes
- You can customize the quesadilla by adding other ingredients such as diced bell peppers, or sliced jalapeños.
- For a spicier version, you can sprinkle some chilli powder or cayenne pepper along with the other spices.
- These quesadillas are best enjoyed fresh and warm, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat them in a skillet or oven.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
549mg
(23%)
Potassium
1021mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
382IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Vitamin D
0.2µg
Calcium
331mg
(33%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1021mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 382IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.