Caramelized Onion and Jalapeño Quesadillas

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These caramelized onion quesadillas are great for an appetizer or meal. You can add meat if you like, but I make a vegetarian option for meatless Monday! Top each quesadilla with sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and guacamole.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers; cook and stir until onion is browned, about 10 more minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate.

  2. Heat about 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add one tortilla; top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/2 of the onion mixture, and another 1/4 cup cheese. Top with another tortilla and cook quesadilla until browned and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, add more oil to the skillet, and repeat to make remaining quesadilla.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451 Calories
26g Fat
41g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 726mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 316mg 24%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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