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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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method

 

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
2. If using store-bought meatballs, cook them according to package instructions and slice them. If using homemade meatballs, slice them after cooking.
3. Assemble the Quesadillas:
4. Lay out 4 tortillas and evenly spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each.
5. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce.
6. Distribute the sliced meatballs evenly over the cheese.
7. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the meatballs.
8. Top with the remaining tortillas.
9. Cook the Quesadillas:
10. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil or cooking spray.
11. 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.