Description
Cheesy Loaded Bacon Macaroni Quesadilla is a mouthwatering fusion dish that combines the creamy richness of macaroni and cheese with the crispy delight of a quesadilla. This indulgent comfort food is packed with gooey cheese, smoky bacon, and golden-brown tortillas, making it perfect for a satisfying meal or an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaroni and Cheese: In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted. Mix in the cooked macaroni and bacon, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay a tortilla flat and spread a generous layer of the macaroni and cheese mixture on one half. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of butter. Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook until the tortilla is golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat for all quesadillas.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice each quesadilla into wedges. Garnish with chopped green onions or a drizzle of hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute it with a vegetarian alternative.
- You can customize the cheese blend to your liking by adding Monterey Jack, Gouda, or pepper jack for a spicy twist.
- Leftovers can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet to keep the quesadillas crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Bacon Quesadilla, Comfort Food Fusion, Macaroni Quesadilla