Description
Crab Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of seafood and cheese, making them the perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal. These quesadillas combine tender crab meat with creamy cheddar and a hint of spice from green chiles, all encased in golden-brown tortillas. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or looking for a tasty appetizer, these versatile quesadillas can be enjoyed by everyone. They are quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—and can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients. Serve them hot with refreshing dipping sauces for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cooked and chopped crabmeat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 10 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, crab meat, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, and green onion until well mixed.
- Place flour tortillas on a baking sheet; spread approximately 1/4 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla and fold over.
- Brush the outer sides of each folded tortilla with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg