Description
Potato quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of creamy, seasoned potatoes and melted cheese enveloped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for any meal or gathering, these quesadillas deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite. They are easy to make and customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients for an even more flavorful experience. Enjoy them warm with sour cream or salsa for a delicious treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 600g)
- 1 large flour tortilla (12 inches)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Sour cream or salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly before peeling.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl and mix in diced onions, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Lay the flour tortilla flat and spread half of the potato mixture on one side. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg