Description
Mexican-inspired Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas offer a delightful twist on classic comfort fare. Crispy tortillas embrace a savory filling of earthy mushrooms and tender spinach, promising a wholesome meal you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups roughly chopped spinach
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced mushrooms
- 4 tortillas (8 inch/20 centimeters)
Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar
Cooking Ingredient:
- Olive oil (optional, enough to lightly coat the tortillas)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Place chopped mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 2½ to 3 minutes until they become tender and release their moisture. Carefully drain excess liquid and set aside.
- Select large tortillas and lightly coat one side with extra virgin olive oil, strategically positioning them on a rimmed baking sheet with the oiled surface facing downward.
- Distribute half of the shredded cheese evenly across one side of each tortilla, creating a uniform base layer.
- Arrange fresh, chopped spinach leaves generously over the cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle the softened mushrooms across the spinach layer, providing a savory dimension to the quesadillas.
- Top the mushrooms with remaining cheese, creating a complete filling that will melt and bind the ingredients.
- Carefully fold the bare tortilla half over the loaded side, forming a classic half-moon shape.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 6 minutes until edges begin to crisp.
- Gently flip the quesadillas using a wide spatula and continue baking for an additional 6-7 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior and fully melted interior.
Notes
- Cooking tip: Ensure mushrooms are well-drained to prevent soggy quesadillas and maintain a crispy texture.
- Cheese selection matters – choose a melty variety like monterey jack or mild cheddar for best results.
- Spinach preparation is key: pat fresh spinach dry to reduce excess moisture before layering.
- Olive oil brushing creates a golden, crisp exterior that elevates the entire dish’s crunchiness.
- Flipping halfway through baking guarantees even browning and helps achieve a perfectly melted cheese center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg