How to Make Cheese 'n Rice Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheese 'n Rice Quesadillas are a delicious and simple Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. These cheesy and crispy quesadillas are filled with a flavorful combination of rice, cheese, and other ingredients, making them a filling and satisfying meal for the whole family.

One of the best things about Cheese 'n Rice Quesadillas is the versatility of the recipe. They can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences by adding in different ingr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 appetizers

  • Preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Bring water, rice, chiles, and spread to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Place 5 tortillas on a baking sheet. Top each with rice mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and cover with another tortilla.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until tortillas are lightly toasted and cheese is melted, turning once.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges to serve.
  • Nutrition

    109 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 41mg