How to Make Apple Cheddar Quesadillas

Looking for a simple snack that will actually hold everyone over until dinner? These Apple Cheddar Quesadillas are one of those easy combinations that sound a little unexpected, but once you try them, they make perfect sense. And you’ll start making them at all times of the day and night!

Crisp, slightly tart Granny Smith apples and melted cheddar cheese tucked inside a toasted flour tortilla give you the best combination of savory and sweet.

The apples stay a little crisp while the cheddar gets warm and melted, and the toasted tortilla adds just the right amount of crunch.

Why you’ll love them

• Easy ingredients. You only need flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, and an apple.
• Sweet and savory. The sharp, salty cheddar is so good with the crisp sweetness of the apple.
• Quick to make- these come together in just a few minutes in a skillet.
• Filling without being complicated. It’s a simple snack that feels like a real little meal.

Ingredients

• Flour tortillas
  Use your favorite size. Smaller tortillas are great for snacks, while larger ones make a more substantial lunch.

• Cheddar cheese
  Sharp cheddar is my favorite because its stronger flavor pairs so well with the apple. You can use mild cheddar if that’s what your family prefers.

• Granny Smith apple
  Thinly slice the apple so it warms slightly inside the quesadilla without becoming mushy. You can also use your favorite apple. Core the apple, then slice into rings, or cut the apple in half, remove the core and seeds, and slice.

How to make Apple Cheddar Quesadillas

Place a flour tortilla in a skillet over medium heat.

Add shredded cheddar cheese over half of the tortilla and arrange thinly sliced apple over the cheese.

Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the bottom is lightly toasted and the cheese is beginning to melt. Flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.

Remove from the skillet, let it sit for a minute or two, then slice into wedges.

Tip: Don’t overload the quesadilla. A thin layer of cheese and apples gives you the best ratio and makes it easier to flip.

Make it your own

This is one of those recipes where you can easily switch things up depending on what you have.

Try a different apple, swap cheddar for another cheese, or add a little cinnamon if you want to lean into the sweet side. A sprinkle of cooked bacon would also be delicious, or add some caramelized onions if you’re looking for an extra savory version.

Drizzle with hot honey for a fun flavor twist!

But honestly, apple, cheddar, and a toasted tortilla are all you really need.

I love snacking on cheese and apples, so putting them both together inside a toasted-up tortilla is pretty much a perfect snack to me.

Sometimes the simplest snacks are the ones everyone ends up making again and again. This is a great one to keep in your back pocket for hungry kids, quick lunches, and those afternoons when dinner still feels a long way off.