Bacon, Apple & Cheddar Quesadilla
This sweet and savoury quesadilla features mouth-watering bacon, crisp apples, and melted cheddar cheese, sandwiched between two tortillas. It's a perfect way to use up leftover bacon - or a perfect excuse to cook up some more!COOKING METHOD: Campstove, Grill, Campfire
Notable Equipment
- 1 cheese grater
- 1 cast-iron pan or frying pan optional
Ingredients
- 2 whole tortillas (flour or corn)
- 4 strips bacon, cooked
- 1 whole apple sweet and crisp variety recommended
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- sour cream to serve optional
Instructions
Prepare the fillings:
- 1. Cook bacon (if needed) and set aside.
- 2. Slice apple into about ⅓" thick slices. (You want to keep them a bit thick to add a nice crunch and notable flavour). Set aside.
- 3. Shred cheese and set aside.
Heat the grill or skillet:
- 1. Turn on the grill or stove to medium heat. If using a cast-iron or frying-pan, place on top and allow it to heat up while you assemble your quesadilla. *Note: you can cook directly on the grill top (a pan is not required)
Assemble the Quesadillas:
- 1. Sprinkle about ¼ cup on one half of each tortilla shell. Leave some space around the edges for melting.
- 2. Disperse about half an apple worth of slices on top of the cheese.
- 3. Bacon time! Layer strips on top of the apple.
- 4. Sprinkle another ¼ cup of cheese on top of the bacon.
- 5. Fold the bare side of the shell over to contain the toppings, creating a half-moon shape.
Cook the Quesadillas:
- 6. Grill or pan-fry until slightly charred or golden brown, flip and repeat on other side (about 3 minutes per side). Quesadilla is ready when both sides are golden and cheese is melted.
Notes
Cooking over the campfire? Check out our post How to Gauge the Temperature of a Campfire for Cooking
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 51.7gProtein: 28.2gFat: 30.8gSaturated Fat: 13.7gCholesterol: 67.6mgSodium: 1190.6mgFiber: 7.2gSugar: 11.5g
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