Mac and Cheese Quesadilla

two halved of mac and cheese stuffed quesadilla with salad.

5 from 2 votes

Mac and Cheese Quesadilla

Use up leftover macaroni in a new and exciting way. With mac and cheese quesadillas you can enjoy a crispy, cheesy, and carb-loaded meal that's sure to hit the spot and fill tummies as well.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: quesadilla

Calories: 403kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $0.40

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter ($0.12)
1 (8-inch) flour tortilla ($0.28)
½ cup prepared macaroni and cheese ($0.00)

Optional

Sliced cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Heat the skillet. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Fill the tortilla. Place the tortilla in the skillet and spread the macaroni and cheese over one half. Add sliced cheese if using.
Fold and heat. Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the filling, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for about 2 minutes to warm the filling.
Flip and finish. Remove the lid, flip the quesadilla once the bottom is golden brown, and cook the other side until golden.
Serve. Slide onto a plate and serve warm.

Notes

Mac temperature. Using room-temperature macaroni helps the quesadilla heat through more quickly.
Cheese boost. Add extra sliced cheese for more flavor if desired.
Serving. Best enjoyed fresh and warm.
Dairy-free option. Use dairy-free macaroni and cheese and dairy-free butter if needed.

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