Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas
Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas layer creamy potatoes with smoky bacon, sharp Cheddar, and fresh green onions, creating a rich, comforting bite in every crisp tortilla. The contrast of gooey cheese and buttery, griddled tortillas feels like a pierogi-inspired twist, perfect for casual dinners, game days, or late-night snacks. Serve with cool sour cream and bright salsa for balance.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Mix the mashed potatoes, bacon, and green onions. Spread the mashed potato mixture over 4 tortillas, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter shredded Cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes and place the remaining tortillas on top. Lightly butter both sides of each quesadilla.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Set a quesadilla in the preheated skillet; cook until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
- Calories 974.2 kcal High
- Protein 30.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 84.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 58.25 g High
- Saturated Fat 28.18 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 130.9 mg High
- Sodium 2152.93 mg High
- Fiber 5.11 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.74 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.56 g Moderate
- Calcium 909.46 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source
- Potassium 472.03 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 105.78 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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