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Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quesadilla


  • Author: emilyharper
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful breakfast quesadilla filled with caramelized cinnamon apples and gooey cheese, perfect for any morning!


Ingredients

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  • 4 Flour Tortillas
  • 2 Apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Nuts (Pecans or Walnuts, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Start by washing and slicing your apples into thin wedges.
  2. Sauté the apples: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, toss in the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Assemble the quesadilla: Wipe the skillet clean, place a tortilla in it, sprinkle with cheese, add apples, and top with more cheese.
  4. Fold and cook: Fold the tortilla over and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Slice and serve: Remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges.

Notes

Serve with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or drizzled with maple syrup for an extra treat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: breakfast, quesadilla, cinnamon, apple, easy recipe, vegetarian, fall flavors