Quesadilla in the Waffle Maker
Quesadillas in the waffle maker are a fun, crispy, and mess-free twist on the classic. With golden tortillas and gooey melted cheese, they cook quickly and evenly without flipping, making them perfect for snacks, lunches, or party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Snack, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Optional fillings: 1/2 cup cooked chicken, beef, beans, peppers, onions, or corn
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker and lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
- Place one tortilla on the bottom plate of the waffle maker.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla and add any desired fillings.
- Top with the second tortilla.
- Close the waffle maker and cook for 3–5 minutes, until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove carefully, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve.
Notes
Breakfast version: add scrambled eggs and cheese.Veggie version: fill with peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach.BBQ chicken: add shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, cheddar.Spicy version: add jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.Dessert version: fill with Nutella and sliced bananas, dust with powdered sugar.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in waffle maker or air fryer to stay crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/quesadilla-in-the-waffle-maker/
