Caramelized Apple and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- 4 tsp. butter
- 1 medium unpeeled cored Golden Delicious or Gala apple, sliced
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 (6-inch) whole grain tortillas
- 2 slices reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
Nutrition Facts:
(1 quesadilla per serving):
- Calories 598
- Total Fat 21g
- Sat. Fat. 12g
- Trans. Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 45mg
- Sodium 1051mg
- Total Carbohydrates 82g
- Dietary Fiber 6g
- Total Sugars 34g
- Protein 20g
Preparation:
Sauté apples in butter in skillet on medium heat 3-4 minutes or until apples are soft and lightly browned. Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook 1-2 minutes on medium-low until sugar is dissolved.
Overlap cheese slices on 1 of the tortillas. Top with apple mixture; cover with second tortilla.
Heat skillet on medium-high heat. Cook tortilla 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
Cut into quarters and serve with sour cream.
Makes 1 Serving
