Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas (2024)

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas is an appetizer made with flour tortillas filled with a cheesy mixture, bacon, and jalapeno peppers for a little kick in every bite. If this sounds good to you, be sure to try my Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese.

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

I have many jalapeno popper inspired recipes from my Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken to my Jalapeno Popper Dip to Jalapeno Popper Rolls, just to name a few. So, why not add another recipe to the list? These quesadillas give you the taste and crunch of the jalapeno pepper in every bite, along with the cream cheese mixture and bacon. If the peppers scare you a bit, I will let you know how to choose jalapeno peppers with different levels of heat.

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Quesadillas Ingredients

Tortillas:Flour tortillas are great for quesadillas. In fact, you can make your own homemade tortillas if you feel motivated!

Bacon:You will only need 4 strips of bacon for this recipe. Use the rest of the bacon for other appetizers like my Bacon and Cheese Dip and Cheesy Bacon Chicken Pinwheels.

Jalapeno Peppers:There is a jalapeno flavor in each bite of these quesadillas. Below, I explain how to choose jalapeno peppers based on your heat tolerance of the peppers.

Seasonings:Common seasonings of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper were added to the filling.

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How to Make Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

To get started making this appetizer, first, heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon. While the bacon is cooking, mix together the cheesy filling and set it aside. With just a few minutes left of cooking the bacon, add the seeded and diced jalapeno peppers to the skillet to cook with the bacon for the final few minutes.

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Next, remove the bacon from the skillet and let it drain on a paper towel. Add the jalapeno peppers to the cream cheese mixture. Once the bacon has cooled a bit, chop it up and add that to the cheese mixture as well.

With the filling ready to go, it’s time to make the quesadillas. Place a tortilla into the same skillet you cooked the bacon and peppers. Spread about half of a cup of the mixture onto the quesadilla and fold the tortilla in half. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the other tortilla. Cut and serve.

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Can I Make these Quesadillas in an Air Fryer?

Yes! To make the jalapeno popper quesadillas in an air fryer, follow the first six instructions. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture over one side of the tortilla. Fold it in half and spray the quesadilla with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil. (You may want to heat up the tortilla for a few seconds before filling and folding to prevent cracking.) Place the quesadilla in the basket of your air fryer and cook for about 8 minutes at 400°F.

If you don’t have an air fryer, yet, I recommend theNinja Air Fryer. (affiliate link) You can go up a size if needed, but it is superior in achieving consistent results and also ease of use.

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Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 26 minutes mins

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas is an appetizer made with flour tortillas filled with a cheesy mixture, bacon, and jalapeno peppers for a little kick in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large flour tortillas, burrito size
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
  • 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add bacon and cook until almost crispy.

  • While the bacon is cooking, mix together the cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

  • In the final 2-3 minutes of cooking the bacon, add the chopped jalapenos to the skillet to cook with the bacon.

  • When done, remove the skillet from the heat and place the bacon on a paper towel to drain.

  • Add the jalapenos to the cream cheese mixture.

  • When the bacon has cooled enough to touch, roughly chop it into pieces. Add the bacon to the cream cheese mixture.

  • To the same skillet over medium heat (do not wipe out the skillet), place a tortilla.

  • Add half of the cream cheese filling (about ½ cup) to the tortilla. You may need a spatula to help spread out the mixture.

  • Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until slightly browned. Repeat with the second tortilla and filling.

  • Cut and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal

Course: Appetizer

Keyword: Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

Servings: 2 quesadillas

Calories: 586

Author: Amanda Rettke–iamhomesteader.com

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FAQs

How to make a 2 tortilla quesadilla? ›

Place one tortilla flat on the frying pan. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the tortilla over. Sprinkle a little more than 1/4 cup cheese on top of tortilla, followed by some olives, avocado, and hot pepper sauce. Place another tortilla on top to make a sandwich; cover with a lid.

What cheese makes the best quesadillas? ›

Sometimes the best cheese for quesadillas is whatever you have in the fridge when the craving strikes. Cheddar and Monterey Jack are standards of American-style quesadillas. But if you are planning ahead, consider that freshly grated cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack makes the meltiest quesadillas.

What tortillas are best for quesadillas? ›

When using store-bought tortillas I prefer using flour tortillas for quesadillas — you can usually find the larger 9- or 10-inch size, which makes them easier to handle. They also fold easier without splitting or crumbling. If you prefer corn tortillas, choose high-quality soft tortillas for best results.

What is the hack for quesadillas? ›

Lay a tortilla flat and make a cut from the outside edge to the middle. Place the meat, cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo into quarter sections on the tortilla. Fold the quarters together. Cook the quesadillas for there minutes on each side in a hot skillet.

What is a Shrek quesadilla? ›

Shrek's Quesadilla! it's a beautiful thing, really… two. smashed crispy beef patties with house seasoning, american cheese, diced white onions, pickles, and. caramelized onions, all wrapped in a crispy spinach.

What kind of cheese do Mexican restaurants use in quesadillas? ›

Traditional Mexican cheeses like Oaxaca cheese or Chihuahua cheese are commonly used in quesadillas because they melt easily and have a mild, slightly salty flavor. Other cheese options include Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, and mozzarella.

Are flour or corn tortillas better for quesadillas? ›

Corn tortillas go well with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. They are also perfect for use in tostadas, sopes, and quesadillas. Flour tortillas are often used in burritos, fajitas, and chimichangas. They are also great for making quesadillas, sweet dishes like dessert tacos, and breakfast burritos.

How do you seal quesadillas? ›

Once it's hot, lay in a tortilla and sprinkle with two tablespoons of the cheese mix, making sure you leave a decent border all around the edge. When the cheese begins to melt, add a few slices of chilli and a pinch of epazote (or oregano), and fold over the tortilla, pressing it down to help seal it.

Should I cook quesadillas in oil or butter? ›

The third rule is to cook your quesadillas in oil instead of butter. I opt for butter over oil whenever possible, but this is one case where oil is better: Butter contains water, which means that your quesadillas will turn out damp and floppy.

What does Taco Bell put on their quesadillas? ›

The Cheese Quesadilla is a purist's meal: a simple flour tortilla, a hefty portion of melted three-cheese blend, creamy jalapeño sauce, and absolutely zero bells and whistles.

What is a quesadilla with two tortillas called? ›

What is a Sincronizada? You're likely already familiar with a quesadilla, but this tortilla-based dish has specific qualities that make it unique. Its name – meaning synchronized – refers to 2 tortillas that are sandwiched together, rather than folded.

How do I order a TikTok quesadilla? ›

The quesadilla hack consists of ordering a steak quesadilla with extra cheese and fajita veggies. Some claim it tastes just like a Philly cheese steak.

What is the TikTok tortilla challenge? ›

The challenge? They're slapping each other in the face with a tortilla wrap. The pair play a round of rock, paper, scissors and whoever wins gets to slap the other with a tortilla. To win the game, they must both try and hold the water in for as long as possible and through each tortilla slap.

What's in the viral chipotle quesadilla? ›

What Is The Chipotle Quesadilla Hack? TikToker Alexis Frost shared the now-viral order, which is a quesadilla made with steak, extra cheese, and fajita veggies, on December 20.

How do you do the TikTok viral trick? ›

9 actionable tips to help you go viral on TikTok
  1. HOOK YOUR AUDIENCE FROM THE GET-GO. ...
  2. TAP INTO THE POWER OF HASHTAGS. ...
  3. KEYWORDS ARE KEY. ...
  4. FOCUS ON QUALITY. ...
  5. EXPERIMENT, EXPERIMENT, EXPERIMENT. ...
  6. KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET. ...
  7. BE STRATEGIC WHEN CREATING LONGER VIDEOS. ...
  8. UNDERSTAND THE ALGORITHM.

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