Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla
20 min.
1
336kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious vegetarian meal that is both satisfying and flavorful? Look no further than the Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla! This delightful dish combines the simplicity of a classic quesadilla with the unique twist of oven toasting, creating an irresistible crunch and a melty cheese experience. Perfectly suited for lunch, dinner, or any time you're in the mood for a savory snack, this recipe is a must-try.

The beauty of this quesadilla lies in its ease and speed—ready in just 20 minutes! With a few simple ingredients, including rich cheddar cheese and vibrant cooked green chiles, you'll be amazed at how this dish elevates your weeknight meals. The use of the convection setting in your oven brings about a beautifully toasted tortilla that enhances the flavors and textures, making each bite even more enjoyable.

Whether you're cooking for one or entertaining friends, this single-serving recipe is versatile and totally customizable. Feel free to experiment with additional toppings or herbs to create your perfect version! Get ready to indulge in the savory goodness of this Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla—the ultimate solution to those weekday hunger pangs.

Ingredients

  • Tbsp butter 
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • strips several of chiles green cooked
  • 13-inch flour tortilla ( diameter)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Using the convection setting of your oven1
  2. Place the tortilla on a large, dark cookie sheet.
  3. Spread butter all over the top of the tortilla, making sure to get the butter all the way out to the edges. (The butter is very important! Don't omit.)2
  4. Place in the cold oven and cook for 7-10 minutes at 375°F on convection heat, or until the tortilla begins to visibly brown. If you open the oven door you should be able to smell the tortilla beginning to toast. The tortilla is ready for some cheese.3
  5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the tortilla (add strips of chiles if you want) and return to oven for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.If you are starting with a preheated oven, you will cook it initially for probably only 2 or 3 minutes on convection - watch it carefully, and pull it out when it begins to brown.We recommend the convection oven approach if you have that option as the cooking time (and heating up the oven and your kitchen time) is much shorter.Using a regular oven setting
  7. If you don't have a convection oven, then preheat your oven to 350°F. Cook the buttered tortilla initially for approximately 6 minutes (again, check carefully, the tortilla should be getting toasted but not burnt.)
  8. Remove from the oven, add the cheese and return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes.Note that every oven is different. This is the method that worked for our oven. You will probably need to watch quite carefully the first couple of times you make these, to gauge the time and temperature settings needed for your oven.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein15.81%
Fat81.87%
Carbs2.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
156
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.7460870243933%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:335.79kcal
16.79%
Fat:30.81g
47.4%
Saturated Fat:18.18g
113.6%
Carbohydrates:1.97g
0.66%
Net Carbohydrates:1.92g
0.7%
Sugar:0.29g
0.32%
Cholesterol:87.03mg
29.01%
Sodium:468.27mg
20.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.39g
26.77%
Calcium:404.46mg
40.45%
Phosphorus:264.67mg
26.47%
Selenium:16.36µg
23.37%
Vitamin A:930.51IU
18.61%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.16%
Zinc:2.09mg
13.96%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.38%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.07%
Magnesium:15.99mg
4%
Folate:13.46µg
3.37%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.53%
Vitamin K:2.56µg
2.44%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.25%
Vitamin C:1.44mg
1.74%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.52%
Potassium:51.38mg
1.47%
Copper:0.02mg
1.05%