Talk about a family favorite - this Easy Spinach Quesadillas Recipe is definitely one! And, for variety, try grilling them. I'm telling ya, they are delicious!
With temps in the high 90's to 100+, I think it is safe to say that summer is definitely here! That means, that I am looking for recipes that keep my kitchen cool! Enter Easy Spinach Quesadillas!
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We have spinach quesadillas all year round. But, in the summer, I grill them and they are delicious!
Yes, you read that right! I cook the prepared Spinach Quesadillas on the grill - OUTSIDE!
This recipe comes from a friend that served them to us years ago. I think we only had four children then. Yet, it is such a good recipe that's easy to make, it's still around and is one of our standards.
So, you might ask, what is a good recipe to me? Well, first it has to taste good. These are delicious and that is even better!
Second, it has to be easy. These spinach quesadillas are definitely that!
Third, no exotic ingredients.
Ingredients
To stay in my menu plan, I want easy to obtain ingredients that don't cost a lot. Ideally something that can be bought in bulk, or made using leftovers.
- 2 packages frozen spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- you can also use a mix
- butter
- 1 package large tortillas shells
- sour cream
- salsa
Fourth, maybe this should be first, but it has to be nutritious.
Normally, when scanning a new recipe, the nutritional value is going through my head. Loaded with spinach and onion, I feel good about serving these to my family.
Be sure to have plenty of sour cream and easy homemade salsa on hand because mixed with the creamy filling of the Easy Spinach Quesadillas, people are sure to want more.
Instructions
- Mix the onions with the spinach and cook according to package directions
- Or cook in the microwave until the onions are tender
- In each tortillas shell, spread half the shell with the spinach mixture and sprinkle with cheese
- Fold the tortillas shell over
- In a frying pan or griddle, melt a pat of butter
- Place the tortillas shell in the pan on the melted butter
- Cook on both sides until golden and crispy
- Serve topped with sour cream and salsa
The whole process should take about 5 minutes, if your ingredients are already prepped.
Recipe
Easy Spinach Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen spinach
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese - you can also use a mix
- butter
- 1 package large tortillas shells
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
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Mix the onions with the spinach and cook according to package directions. Or cook in the microwave until the onions are tender.
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In each tortillas shell, spread half the shell with the spinach mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Fold the tortillas shell over.
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In a frying pan or griddle, melt a pat of butter.
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Place the tortillas shell in the pan on the melted butter.
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Cook on both sides until golden and crispy.
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Serve topped with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Serve with sour cream and salsa
Nutrition
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Emily Kemp says
I absolutely love Mexican food, never tried grilling these before though..great idea!