Description

Mac and Cheese Quesadillas blend creamy macaroni and cheese with crisp tortillas for a handheld comfort snack. This easy recipe adds turkey bacon for a smoky touch, melted cheese for richness, and a simple roux to bind everything. Ready in under 30 minutes, it serves four and provides 450 calories per serving. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or parties, these quesadillas deliver a cheesy, crowd‑pleasing flavor that turns classic mac and cheese into a fun, tasty bite. Serve them hot with a side of salsa

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup elbow macaroni
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 cup shredded cheese
4 large tortillas
4 slices turkey bacon
cooked and chopped
butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a pan, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat, add flour, garlic powder, and mustard powder, whisk to form a roux.
3. Gradually stir in shredded cheese until a smooth sauce forms.
4. Fold cooked macaroni and turkey bacon into the cheese sauce.
5. Heat a skillet, place a tortilla, spread a portion of the mixture on half, fold over.
6. Cook until golden brown, about 2‑3 minutes per side.
7. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
8. Slice into wedges and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor
add a pinch of paprika or a drizzle of hot sauce. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Pan‑fry
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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