Sweet Potato and Cheese Quesadillas

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Saramin (@678sarin)

A delicious and easy-to-make sweet potato and cheese quesadilla recipe, perfect for a quick meal.

Sweet Potato and Cheese Quesadillas recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
25min
Total Time
40min

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 quesadilla)

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2cups
    Onions, finely chopped
  • 2clove
    Garlic, minced
  • 3tbsp
    Olive Oil
  • 4cups
    Sweet Potatoes, peeled, grated
  • 1tsp
    Chili Powder
  • 1tsp
    Ground Cumin
  • 1pinch
    Cayenne Pepper
  • 1cup
    Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • 8piece
    White Corn Tortillas

To Taste

  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream

How to make Sweet Potato and Cheese Quesadillas

  1. In a large pan set over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent.

    Step 1.1: In a large pan set over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent
  2. Add the sweet potatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

    Step 1.1: Add the sweet potatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper
  3. When the sweet potato is tender, add salt and ground black pepper. Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle lime juice over the sweet potatoes, mix, taste, and adjust with more lime and salt if needed.

    Step 1.1: When the sweet potato is tender, add salt and ground black pepper
  4. Spread 1/8th of the filling over each tortilla. Top with sharp cheddar cheese.

    Step 1.1: Spread 1/8th of the filling over each tortilla
  5. Bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven until the cheese is fully melted and the sweet potatoes and tortillas are hot, approximately 15 minutes.

  6. Remove the pan from the oven, and fold each tortilla in half. Serve with more lime juice, sour cream, and salsa on the side.

    Step 1.1: Remove the pan from the oven, and fold each tortilla in half

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a spicier version, add more cayenne pepper.

  2. You can substitute sharp cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack for a different flavor.

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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...