Description
Poolside quesadilla wedges are the perfect summer snack, combining crispy tortillas with gooey melted cheese, vibrant bell peppers, and savory chicken. Ideal for outdoor gatherings, these wedges are quick to make and easily customizable according to your taste. Enjoy them hot with a side of sour cream or your favorite dip for a refreshing treat that will delight everyone by the pool.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ cup sour cream (for dipping)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half. Top with bell peppers and cooked chicken.
- Fold the tortilla in half and place it in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the quesadilla gently and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are browned and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, let sit for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg