Mushroom Quesadillas
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter divided and softened
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas fajita-sized
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter then add the mushrooms. Cook until they begin to soften and darken slightly, about 5 minutes.½ cup unsalted butter, 16 ounces cremini mushrooms
- Stir in the thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the mushrooms have reduced significantly. Remove the pan from heat, and set aside.1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Spread the remaining butter on the tortillas then add one of them to a large pan butter side down. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of cheese on one half of the tortilla.8 flour tortillas, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the mushrooms on top of the cheese then sprinkle 1-2 more tablespoons of cheese on top of the mushrooms. Fold the portion of the tortilla without cheese and filling over the other half.
- Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden in color. Transfer to a cooling rack, and repeat the cooking process with the remaining ingredients.
- Slice and serve with freshly minced parsley and ranch dip or sour cream if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 mushroom quesadilla. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Mushroom Quesadillas
Serving Size
1 quesadilla
Amount per Serving
Calories
292
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
60
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
639
mg
27
%
Potassium
320
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
559
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
202
mg
20
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
