Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe
Delight in these Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas, featuring sweet and spiced apple slices layered with creamy cheese inside warm, crispy tortillas. Perfect for a comforting morning meal or a tasty brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apples 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)
Quesadillas
- 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. Make sure the apples are coated evenly with the mixture. Let them rest for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors and soften slightly.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread a layer of softened cream cheese on one side of each flour tortilla. On half of each tortilla, evenly distribute the cinnamon apple mixture, then sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling, forming a half-moon shape.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Place two quesadillas carefully into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted inside. Add more butter as needed when cooking the remaining quesadillas.
- Repeat and Slice: Remove the cooked quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool briefly before slicing each into wedges. Repeat the cooking process with any remaining quesadillas and filling.
- Serve: Serve the warm quesadilla wedges garnished with chopped nuts if desired. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt on the side for dipping to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute brown sugar with maple syrup for a healthier sweetness.
- For a variation, try using a cheese blend including mozzarella for extra meltiness.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for sweeter notes.
- Adding chopped nuts as a topping provides a nice crunch and extra flavor.
- If preferred, cook quesadillas one at a time to ensure even cooking.
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