Italian Sausage Quesadillas (Oamc)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Italian Sausage Quesadillas - A deliciously cheesy and flavorful meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	18 flour tortillas
	1 lb Italian sausage
	2 cups Italian cheese , mix
	1/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper , drained well and patted dry
	1/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
	4 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

412

Sugar

Fat

24g

Italian Sausage Quesadillas are a delicious fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine. This dish features Italian sausage, which is cooked and combined with cheese, roasted red peppers, and tortillas to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. The dish takes less than 30 minutes to make, making it perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Additionally, this meal can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer for future consumption. The combination of cheese and sausage makes for a hearty meal rich in protein and calcium.

Instructions

1.	Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked.
2.	Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
3.	In the same skillet over low heat, melt one tablespoon of butter.
4.	Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle some Italian cheese mix on top of it.
5.	Add a layer of the cooked sausage and some roasted red peppers.
6.	Scatter Parmesan cheese on top and sprinkle more Italian cheese mix on top.
7.	Place another tortilla on top and press down slightly with a spatula.
8.	Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.
9.	Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
10.	Cut the quesadillas into quarters and serve hot.

PROS

This meal can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer for future consumption.

The dish is a great source of protein and calcium due to the cheese and sausage.

CONS

The cheese and sausage may be high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal contains calcium-rich cheese, which is beneficial for strong bones and teeth. The roasted red peppers in the recipe contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the body. Moreover, the Italian sausage is an excellent source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles.