Description
Potato quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy tortillas filled with warm, cheesy seasoned potatoes. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch followed by creamy goodness that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to game days, these quesadillas are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Russet potatoes (about 600g)
- 2 large flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or cheddar)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika or cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool before peeling.
- Mash the cooled potatoes in a bowl until smooth but chunky. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in 1 tbsp olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the sautéed onions with the mashed potatoes and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Spoon the filling onto half of each tortilla and fold over.
- Heat remaining oil in the skillet and cook each quesadilla for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg