Creamy Mac and Cheese Quesadillas
Enjoy the nostalgic blend of creamy mac and cheese enveloped in crispy tortillas, perfect for a quick and cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Butter or cooking spray for frying
Instructions
- Mix the cooked macaroni with shredded cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, add a portion of the mac and cheese mixture to one half, then fold the tortilla.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet, cut into wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
Customize with your favorite cheeses or add ingredients like jalapeños or herbs for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg