Chile, Cheese and Bacon Quesadillas

Health score
11%
Chile, Cheese and Bacon Quesadillas
20 min.
4
691kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a mouthwatering dish that combines the irresistible flavors of bacon, cheese, and zesty green chiles? Look no further than these Chile, Cheese, and Bacon Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside, these quesadillas are a delightful treat that will satisfy your cravings and impress your family or guests.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delicious main course that serves four, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight meal or a fun weekend gathering. The combination of smoky bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and the subtle heat from the green chiles creates a flavor explosion that is simply irresistible. Plus, the addition of sliced olives and red onion adds a delightful crunch and a burst of color to each bite.

Whether you're enjoying them as a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, these quesadillas are sure to become a favorite in your household. Serve them with a side of fresh cherry tomatoes or pitted olives for a pop of freshness, and don’t forget to garnish each wedge with a decorative toothpick for that extra touch of flair. Get ready to indulge in a cheesy, savory delight that will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • 11 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 count
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • oz chilis green undrained chopped canned
  • 2.3 oz olives ripe drained sliced canned
  • tablespoons onion red finely chopped
  • serving cherry tomatoes pitted ripe

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • toothpicks
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 minutes.
  2. Place bacon crosswise on grill. Close grill. Grill 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp.
  3. Remove from grill; drain on paper towels. Scrape drippings from grill. Coarsely chop bacon.
  4. Sprinkle 4 tortillas with cheese. Top each with bacon, chiles, sliced olives, onion and remaining tortillas; press lightly.
  5. Place 1 quesadilla at a time on grill. Close grill. Grill 2 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Attach tomato or whole olive to top of each wedge with decorative toothpick.

Nutrition Facts

Calories691kcal
Protein15.01%
Fat59.32%
Carbs25.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
12.64
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.411304390949%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:691.11kcal
34.56%
Fat:45.53g
70.05%
Saturated Fat:19.35g
120.95%
Carbohydrates:44.33g
14.78%
Net Carbohydrates:40.25g
14.63%
Sugar:4.3g
4.78%
Cholesterol:85.74mg
28.58%
Sodium:1601.47mg
69.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.93g
51.86%
Selenium:42.71µg
61.02%
Calcium:540.6mg
54.06%
Phosphorus:499.21mg
49.92%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.79%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.86%
Vitamin B3:5.66mg
28.32%
Folate:106.74µg
26.68%
Vitamin C:18.5mg
22.43%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.05%
Iron:3.82mg
21.21%
Zinc:3.11mg
20.7%
Vitamin A:863.83IU
17.28%
Fiber:4.08g
16.32%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.82%
Vitamin B12:0.82µg
13.68%
Magnesium:44.46mg
11.11%
Potassium:354.92mg
10.14%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.53%
Copper:0.17mg
8.36%
Vitamin K:8.25µg
7.86%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.88%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.44%