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Mac and Cheese Quesadillas

A delightful twist on classic comfort food, these Mac and Cheese Quesadillas combine creamy, cheesy goodness in a crispy tortilla, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked Approximately 90 g
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Plus more for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk Approximately 240 ml
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Approximately 150 g
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Approximately 25 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas
  • 8 medium flour tortillas Approximately 20 cm each

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking continuously until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring often.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.
  5. Gently fold in the cooked macaroni until well coated.
Cooking
  1. Lay out four tortillas and spread about 1/2 cup of the mac and cheese mixture on each, leaving room at the edges.
  2. Top with another tortilla to form a quesadilla.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown and crispy, pressing gently with a spatula.
  4. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
  5. Let the quesadillas rest for a minute before cutting into wedges. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For the best flavor, serve with fresh salsa, guacamole, or a sprinkle of sriracha for extra heat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for later.

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