Sweet Potato Quesadillas 🍠🧀
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Servings: 8 large quesadillas
Calories per serving: 751.8
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (from 4 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet potatoes, black beans, and gooey cheese with these Sweet Potato Quesadillas. Perfect as an appetizer or a quick dinner, this recipe offers simplicity and flavor in every bite. Plus, while the potatoes bake to perfection, you can multitask, making it a convenient choice for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 2 cans of black beans
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 flour tortillas
- 24 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese
Instructions:
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Bake Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until they are soft and tender. Once baked, allow them to cool thoroughly.
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Prepare Ingredients: While the sweet potatoes are baking, shred the colby-monterey jack cheese and set it aside. Drain and rinse the black beans.
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Mash Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes have cooled, peel off the skin and place the flesh in a large mixing bowl. Add the drained black beans, cumin, and garlic powder. Use a fork or potato masher to mash everything together until well combined.
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Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out your flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 3/4 cup of the sweet potato and black bean mixture evenly over one tortilla. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on top, then place another tortilla on top to form a quesadilla. Repeat this process until all of the sweet potato mixture is used, creating a stack of quesadillas.
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Bake Quesadillas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two large baking sheets with cooking spray. Carefully transfer the assembled quesadillas onto the prepared baking sheets. Place them in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crispy.
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Serve: Once the quesadillas are baked to golden perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with your favorite salsa or condiment on the side.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 751.8
- Fat: 31.1g
- Saturated Fat: 17.5g
- Cholesterol: 75.7mg
- Sodium: 933.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 83.7g
- Fiber: 13.4g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 35.1g
Recipe Keywords:
Yam/Sweet Potato, Potato, Cheese, Black Beans, Beans, Vegetable, Kid Friendly, High In…, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Whether you’re looking for a satisfying snack, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a quick and easy dinner option, these Sweet Potato Quesadillas are sure to hit the spot! Enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures with every bite.
