Taco Bell Quesadillas

Recreate the irresistible flavors of your favorite fast-food quesadillas at home with this Taco Bell Quesadilla recipe! Perfectly crisped flour tortillas are loaded with a gooey blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, savory shredded chicken, beef, or steak, and a creamy, zesty quesadilla sauce that packs just the right amount of heat. Featuring pantry staples like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pickled jalapeños, this copycat recipe is quick and easy, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish. Serve these golden, cheesy quesadillas with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a crowd-pleasing meal or snack that tastes just like the original—if not better! With simple ingredients and bold flavors, this recipe will leave Taco Bell fans coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded chicken, beef, or steak (cooked)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Pickled jalapeño juice
• 2 teaspoons Pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or butter

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, prepare the creamy quesadilla sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, finely chopped pickled jalapeños, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 3

Spread about 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce evenly over one side of each tortilla.

Step 4

On half of each tortilla, sprinkle a mixture of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses (about 1/2 cup per quesadilla).

Step 5

Add a layer of cooked, shredded chicken, beef, or steak on top of the cheese (about 1/2 cup per quesadilla).

Step 6

Fold the tortillas in half to form a semi-circle shape, pressing lightly to seal.

Step 7

Add a small amount of vegetable oil or butter to the preheated skillet or griddle.

Step 8

Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.

Step 9

Remove from the skillet and let the quesadilla cool slightly before slicing into wedges.

Step 10

Serve warm with your choice of salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1098.5 grams (1098.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3404

Total Fat 221.40g	284%
Saturated Fat 68.30g	342%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 756mg	252%
Sodium 3591mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 136.20g	50%
Dietary Fiber 4.80g	17%
Total Sugars 6.10g
Protein 222.10g	444%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1969mg	151%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1588mg	34%

*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: 58.2%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 15.9%