Description

Mac ’n’ Cheese Quesadillas are a delicious mash-up of creamy macaroni and cheese wrapped in a crispy, golden tortilla. Perfect for snacks, quirky lunches, or party platters, they’re easy to make and endlessly customizable with add-ins like bacon or jalapeños.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked macaroni and cheese (homemade or boxed)

4 large flour tortillas

1–1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)

2 tablespoons butter

Optional add-ins: cooked bacon bits, diced jalapeños, chopped scallions

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the pan.
Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle about ¼–⅓ cup shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
Spoon about ½ cup of warm macaroni and cheese over the cheese layer, then top with another ¼ cup of cheese.
Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and press gently with a spatula.
Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese inside is fully melted.
Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, and slice into wedges.
Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and filling, adding more butter as needed.
Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Use creamy mac and cheese for best results—avoid dry or overly thick versions.

Feel free to customize with add-ins like bacon, jalapeños, or scallions for extra flavor.

To reheat, use a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.

Assemble ahead and cook fresh when ready to serve for best texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla sandwich
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 60mg