Cheesy Bacon-Bean Quesadillas

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 15

Cheesy Bacon-Bean Quesadillas Recipe for a Quick Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

455

Sugar

Fat

26g

Cheesy Bacon-Bean Quesadillas are a Mexican-inspired dish that's easy to make and delicious to eat. Quesadillas are essentially a toasted tortilla filled with cheese and other ingredients, cooked until crispy and melted on the inside. In this recipe, we add crisp bacon, chopped scallions, and canned beans to the mix for added flavor, protein, and fiber. With the toppings and condiments of your choice, making the perfect Cheesy Bacon-Bean Quesadillas is easy and quick, making it an ideal family dinner option.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.	Sprinkle shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped scallions over each of 4 of the tortillas.
3.	Top with the remaining tortillas, pressing down lightly.
4.	Brush one side of each quesadilla with melted butter.
5.	Place quesadillas on baking sheet, buttered side down.
6.	Brush the top side of each quesadilla with melted butter.
7.	Bake the quesadillas for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crispy.

PROS

Cheesy Bacon-Bean Quesadillas are an easy and quick weeknight dinner option with lots of flavor and texture.

The dish contains protein from the bacon and beans.

Quesadillas are perfect for customization and can be served with a variety of toppings and condiments.

CONS

The dish is relatively high in calories and fat due to cheese and bacon.

It may not be suitable for people on a low-fat, low-calorie diet.

The sodium content may be high if the pre-shredded cheese or canned beans are used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cheese contains calcium and other important nutrients, and bacon can provide protein and iron.
Beans are an excellent vegetarian source of protein and fiber, great for digestive health and blood sugar regulation.
If canned or pre-shredded cheese is used, it’s essential to choose low-sodium options.

	2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
	1/2 pound bacon , crisply cooked , crumbled
	2 scallions , chopped
	Butter , melted
	1 cup sour cream