Easy Quesadilla (in Waffle Maker)
This Quesadilla in a Waffle Maker is incredibly easy to make by adding your preferred quesadilla fillings and cooking in a Belgian waffle maker. The outcome is a crispy golden tortilla with a delectable, melted cheesy filling!
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Cheese Grater
- Knife
- Waffle Maker
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese
- 1 cooked chicken breast shredded or cut in cubes divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped bell peppers of your choice
- 1 teaspoon chilis *optional for heat
- 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes or salsa
- 1 tablespoon corn *optional
- refried beans *optional or vegetarian substitute
- Non-stick or olive oil spray for cooking
- guacamole salsa, sour cream, jalapenos, and cilantro for serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker. While it's heating up, prepare your fillings by shredding cheese, chopping vegetables, etc.
- Once the waffle maker is heated, spray the surface with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place one tortilla onto the waffle maker and add ¼ cup of Monterrey Jack cheese.
- Next, add your preferred toppings, and finish with ¼ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Place another tortilla on top to cover the fillings and cook for approximately 3 minutes or until golden and heated through.
- Use a silicone spatula to carefully remove the quesadilla from the waffle iron and transfer it to a 200-degree oven or toaster oven while you prepare the second tortilla.
- Once both quesadillas are ready, transfer them to a cutting board and slice them into pie-shaped pieces.
- Serve with your favorite condiments, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, or hot sauce, and enjoy!
Notes
expert tips
- Make sure to spray the waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray before adding the tortilla to prevent it from sticking.
- Avoid overstuffing the quesadilla, especially with wet ingredients like tomatoes that can leak out of the waffle maker and create a mess.
- Overstuffing cheese can also result in the release of excess oil. To enhance the flavor and prevent excessive liquid release, saute the peppers beforehand.
- Keep an eye out for the golden waffle marks on the tortilla, as waiting for an overall brown color can lead to overcooking.
- Use nonstick spray and a silicone spatula for easy cleaning of the waffle maker. This recipe can be easily multiplied for larger families and cooked quesadillas can be kept warm in a 200-degree oven until everyone is ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 46gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 722IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 514mgIron: 3mg
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