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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 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 49%
- Protein 30.99 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 84.21 g 31%
- Total Fat 58.25 g High 75%
- Saturated Fat 28.18 g High 141%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.9 mg High 44%
- Sodium 2152.93 mg High 94%
- Dietary Fiber 5.11 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.74 g --
- Added Sugars 3.56 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 938.78 mg Good Source 72%
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 472.03 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 105.78 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 12.98 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.59 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Flour Tortilla, Fully Cooked Bacon, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 974.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Flour Tortilla, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Onion, Mashed Potatoes. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 974.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas healthy?
- Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 974.2 calories and 30.99 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2152.93 mg (94% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 28.18 g (141% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.56 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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