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Macaroni and Cheese Quesadillas

Macaroni and Cheese Quesadillas bring a fun twist to classic comfort foods by combining creamy macaroni and cheese with crispy tortillas.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90 g) elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 medium (20 cm) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking

Instructions

  1. Boil a pot of salted water. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until it is al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually pour in the whole milk, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir gently until all the macaroni is coated. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Lay out four tortillas. Spread about 1/2 cup of the mac and cheese mixture on each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  7. Place a second tortilla on top of the mac and cheese on each prepared tortilla.
  8. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt a small amount of unsalted butter in the skillet. Place the assembled quesadillas in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Add more butter as needed for the next batches. Cook each quesadilla for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is also golden brown.
  10. Remove the cooked quesadillas from the skillet. Allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or a simple salad. Add sour cream or hot sauce for extra flavor.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: quesadillas, macaroni and cheese, comfort food, easy recipe