Creamy Mushroom Pepper Cheese Quesadillas

Indulge in the cheesy, savory goodness of Creamy Mushroom Pepper Cheese Quesadillas—a fusion of bold flavors and comforting textures that make for the ultimate quick and satisfying meal. This recipe combines sautéed button mushrooms and colorful strips of red and green bell peppers, cooked to perfection with fragrant garlic and a kick of red chili flakes. The creamy filling, made with velvety cream cheese and gooey shredded mozzarella, is sandwiched between golden, buttery flour tortillas for a delightful crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these quesadillas warm with your favorite salsa, sour cream, or guacamole, and garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant, restaurant-quality finish. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply in search of a delicious appetizer or snack, these quesadillas are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas
• 200 grams Button mushrooms
• 1 piece Red bell pepper
• 1 piece Green bell pepper
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 120 grams Cream cheese
• 150 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Clean the button mushrooms and dice them into small pieces. Slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the diced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.

Step 4

Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Set the mixture aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, soften the cream cheese (if needed) and mix it with the sautéed vegetable filling until well combined and creamy.

Step 6

Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spread a layer of the creamy vegetable mixture evenly over half of the tortilla. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella on top.

Step 7

Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.

Step 8

In a clean skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 10

Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1750.4

Total Fat 123.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 260.7mg	0%
Sodium 3628.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 1459.1mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1097.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 22.6%