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Comfort Food Quesadillas

Ultimate Comfort Food Quesadillas for Cozy Nights In

These Comfort Food Quesadillas combine creamy mac and cheese with crispy tortillas for the perfect indulgent meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can use salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour optional
  • 2 cups Whole Milk half-and-half for richer taste
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese milder cheese if preferred
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with provolone or Monterey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder may omit or replace with Dijon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic as substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Quesadilla Shells
  • 4 medium Flour Tortillas corn tortillas for gluten-free option

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • colander
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Mac and Cheese Quesadillas
  1. Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 6–8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour to make a roux, then add milk gradually while stirring until thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella, then season with mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and let rest for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Spread 1/2 cup of the mac and cheese filling over half of each tortilla, fold over, and press to seal.
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Cook each quesadilla until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  7. Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve hot, optionally with salsa or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, cook macaroni to al dente and adjust cheese for desired sauce consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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