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Mini Leftover Mac & Cheese Quesadillas

Cultural Context

In the United States, quesadillas are a popular dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with American comfort food. This recipe creatively repurposes leftover mac and cheese, a staple in many households, into a fun and portable meal. The combination of creamy cheese and crispy tortillas makes for a satisfying snack or lunch option that can be customized with various toppings. Today, variations of quesadillas can be found in many cultures, adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups Leftover Mac and Cheese
4x 12" Flour Tortilla Wraps
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Use a 4.5"/12cm cookie cutter or cut around a similar sized pot, glass or bowl to create 3 mini tortilla circles from your 4 large tortillas (12 mini in total).

2

Brush one side of each of those circles with butter.

3

Place 3-4 tortillas butter-side-down in a large pan with the heat OFF.

4

Add 1 tbsp mac and cheese to one side of each tortilla, sprinkle with any fillings then firmly fold over the other side.

5

Secure with toothpicks if needed, then turn heat to medium.

6

Fry both sides until light golden and crispy.

7

Remove toothpicks then serve up with any dip you fancy!

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

large pantoothpickscookie cutter

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Mac & Cheese QuesadillasCheesy Quesadillas

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