Learn how to make apple cheddar quesadillas with sweet fall Honeycrisp apples, salty crisp bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. They make the perfect lunch or appetizer.
Sometimes a sandwich for lunch can get pretty boring, don’t you think?
Try something new. Enjoy fall’s sweet apples by pairing them with salty, crisp bacon and sharp cheddar cheese in this easy quesadilla recipe.
Couldn’t you just sink your teeth into these?
It’s apple picking season here in Ohio and honeycrisp apples are a local favorite.
These tart apples promise to fill your mouth with juice once you bite into one.
You can find this sweet fruit in any local grocery store or farmers market if you don’t have an apple orchard nearby.
Learn how to make apple quesadillas
This recipe is easy with only 4 ingredients. You’ll need a hot pan and spatula.
- Cut the apples into thin apple slices.
- Fry the bacon into crumbles.
- Heat up one tortilla in a pan over medium hear and assemble the sliced apples, bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Place the second tortilla over the ingredients and flip carefully when the bottom shell has browned and the cheese melts.
- Once the bottom tortilla has browned, remove the quesadilla to a platter and slice into four quarters and serve.
- What tortillas should I use?
What tortillas should I use?
I like to use flour tortillas for this recipe and ones that fit the size pan I am using.
But whole wheat tortillas as well as a corn tortilla would work if you are looking for healthy or gluten-free options.
What kind of apples should I use?
Honeycrisp! These sweet juicy apples are a fall favorite in my household and we go through them quickly.
But any tart apple will do for this recipe. I love to use granny smith apples ,McIntosh or gala apples when they are available.
I’ve been enjoying apple slices in salads and my kids have gone crazy this fall making batch after batch of apple crisp.
If you’re a fan of apples, be sure to try my Rustic Apple Tart with a streusel topping or an easy apple pie made with store bought crust.
What other toppings go great inside apple quesadillas?
You can create any number of delicious toppings to go inside apple quesadillas. Just get creative!
Steak, apples and Gorgonzola cheese
Ham, apples and Monterey Jack cheese
Apples, apple pie spices, honey and cream cheese
Gouda cheese, apples and caramelized onions
Grilled chicken, apples and cheddar cheese
Peanut butter and apples
Serving suggestions
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- Easy Asian Coleslaw (Chinese Ramen Noodle Salad)
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- Tomatoes Caprese Salad
- Baked BBQ Sweet Potato Chips
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Equipment
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Bring a large skillet pan on the stovetop to medium heat.
- Once the pan is hot, place the tortilla in the pan and layer on the bacon pieces, apples and cheddar cheese.
- Top with the other tortilla and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown.
- Use a spatula to check often.
- Flip the quesadilla being careful to keep ingredients sandwiched between the two tortillas.
- Once the bottom half of the tortilla is golden brown, place quesadillas on a cutting board and slice into four triangles.
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What a delicious combination of flavors! I’m going to have to give this one a try.
Thanks Rachel…so tasty.
These look fabulous! YUM! My favorite apples are a toss up between Gala and Pink Lady! The flavor <3
They are juicy and sweet too. We are lucky to have such a variety to choose from.
Omg, you have no idea how happy my sister is going to be when I pop this recipe on her! I am not even showing her, just going to surprise her!
Nice! I hope she loves it!
This is such a unique combination of ingredients for a quesadilla – and it sounds delicious! My hubby would love it!
The salty and sweet make for a great combination.
What a unique quesadilla flavor combination! Love it!
Thanks Kimberly….Hope you enjoy it.
These look so yummy! I love Honeycrisp apple season and what better way to eat them? Add bacon and cheese? Yes!
It makes for a great lunch. Perfect way to eat those apples. Thanks Karen.
I am all over this quesadilla! I love eating apples in EVERYTHING so I know I will love this SO much 🙂
It’s the perfect sweet fruit to add to quesadillas. Enjoy!
I could definitely sink my teeth into this! This is stunning. I love the flavour profile, it’s delightful.
Thanks Kim…they’ve been a hit. Must be the salty and the sweet.