Description
Experience the delightful blend of creamy cheese and crunchy toasted almonds with this Easy Almond Quesadilla. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or late-night snack, this recipe combines simple ingredients for a flavor-packed treat that pleases everyone at the table. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with friends, these quesadillas are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle half with shredded cheese, then add toasted almonds and any additional toppings.
- Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to secure fillings, and place it in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and the cheese melts.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg