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Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas: A Quick & Cozy Morning Treat

Start your day with warm Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas! This quick 15-minute recipe features tender apples, cinnamon, and creamy cheese in a crispy tortilla. It's the perfect easy, kid-friendly breakfast for any day of the week.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter plus more for frying
  • 2 medium Apples peeled, cored, and diced small (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 4 8-inch Flour Tortillas
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Skillet
  • 1 Large non-stick skillet or griddle
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes more, until apples are tender and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
  2. Lay tortillas flat. Spread softened cream cheese over each tortilla. Spoon the apple filling over one half of each tortilla.
  3. Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling. Melt a small amount of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one or two quesadillas in the pan.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  5. Let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges and serving immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 7gFat: 18gFiber: 4g

Notes

Best Apples to Use: Firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, Braeburn, or Granny Smith work best as they hold their shape well when cooked.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the apple filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Assemble and cook the quesadillas just before serving for the best crispy texture.
Keyword apple cinnamon breakfast,easy breakfast idea,sweet quesadilla

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