Crispy Corned Beef Quesadillas
These crispy corned beef quesadillas combine salty, tender corned beef with ooey-gooey melted cheese inside a perfectly toasted tortilla for a quick, easy, and addictive snack or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 quesadillas (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Flour tortillas (medium or large size)
- 1 cup (140 g) cooked and shredded or chopped corned beef
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded cheese blend (sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter or oil for frying
- Optional: diced jalapeños, smoked paprika, lime juice
Instructions
- Shred about 1 ½ cups (170 g) of cheese and chop 1 cup (140 g) of corned beef into small pieces. Slice 2 green onions thinly. Set aside.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly sprinkle half the cheese over one half of the tortilla, then add the chopped corned beef and green onions. Top with the remaining cheese, then fold the tortilla over to close.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter or oil. Let it melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Carefully transfer the folded tortilla to the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden and crispy. Use a spatula to gently flip it over and cook the other side another 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy but not burnt.
- Remove the cooked quesadilla and keep warm while you make the second one with the remaining ingredients.
- Let the quesadilla rest for a minute before slicing into wedges to help the cheese set slightly.
Notes
Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla before the cheese melts. Butter adds flavor but burns faster; oil tolerates heat better. Let quesadilla rest before slicing to prevent cheese from spilling. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and olive oil. Optional additions include jalapeños, smoked paprika, or lime juice for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half a quesadilla
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22.5
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22.5
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