Meatball Quesadillas: A Fusion of Flavor

Meatball Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine, combining savory meatballs with melty cheese and crispy tortillas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a tasty snack, these quesadillas are easy to make and packed with flavor.

Equipment:

• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet (optional)
• Spatula

Ingredients:

• 12 meatballs (homemade or store-bought), cooked and sliced
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
• Olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   • If using store-bought meatballs, cook them according to package instructions and slice them. If using homemade meatballs, slice them after cooking.
2. Assemble the Quesadillas:
   • Lay out 4 tortillas and evenly spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each.
   • Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce.
   • Distribute the sliced meatballs evenly over the cheese.
   • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the meatballs.
   • Top with the remaining tortillas.
3. Cook the Quesadillas:
   • Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil or cooking spray.
   • Cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
4. Serve:
   • Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm. Garnish with chopped fresh basil, if desired.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, add sliced olives, jalapeños, or roasted red peppers to the filling.
• Serve with additional marinara sauce or a side of sour cream for dipping.

Meatball Quesadillas are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional quesadillas, combining the best of Italian and Mexican cuisines. Easy to make and delicious, these quesadillas are sure to become a family favorite.

Meatball Quesadillas

Meatball Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine, combining savory meatballs with melty cheese and crispy tortillas.

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Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet (optional)
• Spatula

Ingredients

  

• 12 meatballs homemade or store-bought, cooked and sliced
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil optional
• Olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Meatballs:
• If using store-bought meatballs, cook them according to package instructions and slice them. If using homemade meatballs, slice them after cooking.
• Assemble the Quesadillas:
• Lay out 4 tortillas and evenly spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each.
• Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce.
• Distribute the sliced meatballs evenly over the cheese.
• Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the meatballs.
• Top with the remaining tortillas.
• Cook the Quesadillas:
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil or cooking spray.
• Cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

Notes

Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm. Garnish with chopped fresh basil, if desired.