How to Make Barbeque Bacon Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbeque Bacon Quesadillas are the perfect combination of smoky, savory, and cheesy flavors all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla. This mouthwatering dish is a crowd-pleaser and makes for an excellent appetizer or main course. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ, looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal, or just craving something indulgent, these quesadillas are sure to hit the spot.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the bacon. The crispy, salty, and savory taste of bacon p...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ large yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup spicy barbeque sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion; cook and stir onions until softened about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon pieces and brown sugar, and cook until bacon pieces are crisp. Remove from skillet.
  • Spread 1/4 cup barbecue sauce on one tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the bacon and onion mixture, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Top with a tortilla.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Place the uncooked quesadilla in the skillet. Cook on one side until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip, and cook on the other side until the cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes more. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Repeat with remaining six tortillas. Slice into quarters using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors when cool enough to handle.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 1286mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 299mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 199mg