Mexican Bacon Quesadillas

Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Mexican Bacon Quesadillas—crispy, golden tortillas stuffed with a melty Mexican cheese blend, smoky bacon crumbles, and a zingy mix of jalapeños, red onions, and fresh cilantro. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or even game day appetizers. Each quesadilla is pan-fried to perfection, giving you that coveted crunchy edge, and they pair beautifully with creamy sour cream, zesty salsa, and optional avocado slices for a fresh, indulgent finish. Whether you're feeding a crowd or treating yourself, this easy recipe will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 piece Jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 piece Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 1 piece Avocado (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 2

Finely dice the jalapeño pepper and red onion. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 3

Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 cup of shredded Mexican cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, diced jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro on top of the cheese layer. Finish with another 1/4 cup of cheese over the toppings on each tortilla.

Step 5

Fold the tortillas in half to create a semi-circle, pressing gently to seal.

Step 6

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Carefully flip the quesadillas and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy. Repeat with the remaining butter and quesadillas.

Step 8

Remove quesadillas from the skillet and allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing each into three wedges.

Step 9

Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and avocado slices (if using) on the side for dipping or garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1184.2 grams (1184.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3262

Total Fat 249.70g	320%
Saturated Fat 128.30g	642%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.70g
Cholesterol 684mg	228%
Sodium 5923mg	258%
Total Carbohydrate 126.40g	46%
Dietary Fiber 18.40g	66%
Total Sugars 17.10g
Protein 158.00g	316%

Vitamin D 115IU	574%
Calcium 3914mg	301%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1856mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.4%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 14.9%