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Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas

These Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast, combining sweet apples with a creamy filling for a cozy start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 4 large Flour tortillas Choose large ones for best hold
  • 1 can Prepared apple pie filling or cooked cinnamon apples Sweet and convenient flavor base
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar Adds sweetness that complements apples
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Essential for warm flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg Adds warmth and aroma
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for spreading
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens the mixture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor
For Cooking and Serving
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter Used for cooking
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For dusting
  • to taste Honey For drizzling
  • to taste Caramel sauce Optional for serving
  • to taste Whipped cream Optional for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until completely smooth.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each tortilla.
  3. Chop the apple pie filling or cooked cinnamon apples into small pieces and combine with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a bowl.
  4. Fill each tortilla by spreading the apple mixture evenly onto half of it and fold the tortillas to form half-moon shapes.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with powdered sugar or other toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Be sure to reheat leftover quesadillas in a skillet for best results. For freezing, wrap unfilled quesadillas in plastic wrap and foil and store for up to 2 months.

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