Deep Fried Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
Servings: 24 mini triangle quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 Can Refried Beans
- 2 Teaspoons Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
- 2 Cups Pepperjack Cheese grated
- 12 Corn Tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Guacamole for Dipping
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium high heat and cook one tortilla for a few seconds on each side.
- Meanwhile, mix the beans and taco seasoning together.
- Set aside.
- Lay each tortilla out flat, and cover half of it with the bean mixture and about 1/4 cup of the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half see note and slice down the middle, creating two triangles.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add a couple of the triangles at a time, cooking until golden on each side, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drain between two paper towels and serve immediately.
Notes
Folding the quesadilla versus making an entire circle and then cutting it in half helps to ensure that the filling doesn't ooze out on all side.
Nutrition Facts
Deep Fried Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 82
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 9.6mg3%
Carbohydrates 8.1g3%
Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 3.9g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.