Description
Bacon Ranch Mac Cheese Quesadilla is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy macaroni and cheese with crispy bacon, all wrapped in a golden tortilla. This indulgent dish is perfect for cozy nights in or casual gatherings with friends. With its rich flavors and gooey texture, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that satisfies cravings for cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 flour tortillas
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooking spray or 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix hot macaroni with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Fold in crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; place one tortilla in the skillet.
- Spoon half of the mac mixture onto one half of the tortilla, then fold it over.
- Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, ensuring melted cheese oozes out.
- Repeat with the second tortilla and remaining filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg