Cheese Quesadillas With Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0
Cheese Quesadillas With Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups of grated mild cheddar cheese
4 medium flour tortillas
5 -6 garlic cloves
1 shallot
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup butter
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
550
Sugar
2g
Fat
45g
Quesadillas are a popular Mexican dish that consist of tortillas filled with cheese and other ingredients. They can be served as a snack, appetizer or main course. This recipe uses mild cheddar cheese and is paired with a roasted garlic dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor. The easy preparation method makes this recipe perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Quesadillas are also versatile and can be customized with different fillings such as veggies, beans, chicken, or beef. Give this cheese quesadilla recipe a try and enjoy a taste of Mexico wherever you are.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375F.
2.Chop the garlic and shallot, and combine with sweet paprika, salt, pepper, dried basil, dried rosemary and 1/3 cup of butter. Mix well.
3.Spread the garlic herb butter over the tortillas and sprinkle cheddar cheese on half of each tortilla.
4.Fold the other half of the tortilla over the cheese, pressing down gently.
5.Melt remaining 1/3 cup of butter in the microwave.
6.Using a brush, coat the outside of the quesadillas with butter.
7.Place quesadillas on baking trays and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
8.For the dipping sauce, mix together sour cream and roasted garlic.
9.Serve the cheese quesadillas with the roasted garlic dipping sauce.

PROS

This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

The roasted garlic dipping sauce adds an extra burst of flavor.

Quesadillas are also versatile and can be customized with different fillings.

CONS

Quesadillas can be high in calories and fat, especially if loaded with excessive cheese or fried.

It is recommended to enjoy quesadillas in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The garlic in this recipe has been linked to supporting the immune system, reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
The cheddar cheese provides important nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus.

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