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Bacon Ranch Mac Cheese Quesadilla


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious twist on traditional quesadilla with creamy macaroni and cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked macaroni and cheese
  • 6 strips crispy bacon, chopped
  • 3 tbsp ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine your cooked mac and cheese with the chopped crispy bacon and ranch dressing. Mix everything together until well combined.
  2. Lay a flour tortilla flat on your work surface and spread a generous portion of the mac and cheese mixture on one half of the tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the filling, then fold the empty half over to create a half-moon shape.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Place your quesadilla in the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the quesadilla from heat, let it cool for a minute, then slice into wedges.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or avocado to the filling.
  • Pair with additional ranch dressing for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg