Cottage Cheese Quesadillas
Cottage cheese quesadillas offer a deliciously creamy filling combined with savory ingredients for a healthy twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 cups cottage cheese Use well-drained cottage cheese.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Choose your preferred type of shredded cheese.
- 1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper
For assembly
- 4 large tortillas Flour or corn tortillas can be used.
- as needed Olive oil or cooking spray For cooking the quesadillas.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or cooking spray to coat the pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded cheese, bell pepper, onion, spinach, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface and spoon a generous amount of the cottage cheese mixture onto one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half and gently press to seal the filling inside.
Cooking
- Carefully transfer the folded tortilla to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly before slicing into triangles for serving.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling mixture.
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Notes
Serve hot with dipping sauces like salsa or guacamole. Add sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. For variations, consider adding black beans, corn, or spices as desired.