Description
Crab Quesadillas are a delightful and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. With a crispy exterior and a creamy, flavorful filling, these quesadillas are sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe combines the rich taste of cheddar cheese with tender crab meat and fresh ingredients like green onions and chiles, creating a delicious meal in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these quesadillas can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Serve them hot alongside fresh salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cooked and chopped crabmeat
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
- 10 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, crabmeat, green onion, and green chiles. Mix well.
- Lay out flour tortillas on a baking sheet and spread about 1/4 cup of the crab mixture on one half of each tortilla.
- Fold the tortillas over to encase the filling completely and brush the outer sides with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg