Say Cheese- Creative Quesadillas Have Arrived Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Quesadillas Stuffed with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 2 T unsalted butter
- 1 lb sliced or quartered mushrooms
- 1 t salt
- 1â4 c shallots, minced
- 1 T fresh mint, chopped
- 1â4 c fresh goat cheese
- 1â2 lb low-moisture mozzarella, cut in small dice
- 2 t vegetable oil
- 12 corn tortillas
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 215g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 368 | |
| Calories from Fat 201 | 55% |
| Total Fat 22.9g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14.95g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium 574mg | 24% |
| Potassium 374mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 20.42g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 1.65g | 1% |
| Protein 21.95g | 35% |
Reviews
August 21, 2010
Thank you SO much for this recipe! I had company tonight and they were a big hit. I used your recipe exactly and they looked as yummy as your photo. Wasn't sure I'd like the mint but it was perfect. The only thing is it only made 8 quesadillas instead of 12.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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