Recipe: Cheddar-Apple Quesadilla

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So Easy by Ellie Krieger, includes health-conscious recipes like Cheddar-Apple Quesadilla; Ham & Cheese Panini; and Panzanella with Chicken Sausage.

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Cheddar-Apple Quesadilla

Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Quesadilla

The combination of sharp, rich cheddar with sweet tart apples always wins me over. It's classic yet somehow unique, especially when grilled up in a flour tortilla, so the cheese melts and the apple softens slightly. This takes less than 5 minutes to whip up and will leave you feeling great all morning.

Per Serving: Calories 280; Total Fat 12 G; Sat Fat 6 G; Mono Fat 3 G; Poly Fat 0 G; Protein 10 G; Carb 29 G; Fiber 3 G; Cholesterol 25 Mg; Sodium 350 Mg

Excellent Source of Calcium, Protein
Good Source of Fiber, Phosphorus

1 Granny Smith apple, cored, thinly sliced
4 whole-wheat flour tortillas (9 inches in diameter)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Fan out the apple slices over the bottom half of each tortilla and top with the cheddar cheese. Fold the tortillas in half. Working in batches, place the quesadillas in the skillet and weigh them down with a smaller heavy skillet or an ovenproof plate topped with a heavy can. Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Cut in half and eat warm.