Description
Mac And Cheese Quesadillas have evolved into a favorite comfort food, combining creamy mac and cheese with crispy tortillas for a delightful mashup. They're customizable, easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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2 cups Elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
2 cups Whole milk, warmed
1 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon Garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Pinch of salt
1 ½ cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
8 large flour tortillas
1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (for layering)
2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drai
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk with flour to create a roux, then gradually add warmed milk and stir until thickened
- Add mustard powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, then mix in shredded cheese until melted
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well coated
- Heat a pan, add tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, spoon in mac and cheese, fold, and cook until golden brown on both sides
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
Feel free to customize with different cheeses or proteins.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3-5g
- Sodium: 600-800mg
- Fat: 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 2-3g
- Protein: 18-22g
- Cholesterol: 60-80mg