Description
Delight in the cozy and scrumptious flavors of Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas, a creative twist on a classic breakfast dish packed with sweet apples, gooey cheese, and the warmth of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Flour Tortillas
- 2 medium Granny Smith Apples
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing, peeling, and slicing the apples.
- Sauté the apples in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Assemble the quesadillas by spreading the cheese mixture on a tortilla and topping with sautéed apples, then fold.
- Cook in a skillet with the remaining tablespoon of butter for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice and serve hot, garnished with cinnamon and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These quesadillas can be made vegan with plant-based cheese and butter. Enjoy with maple syrup or caramel sauce for an indulgent treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: breakfast, quesadillas, apple, cinnamon, easy recipe, comfort food