Mushroom & Cheese Quesadillas with Apple Slices

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Warm, gooey quesadillas filled with finely chopped mushrooms and melted cheese, served with sweet apple slices for a balanced, kid-approved meal. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, mushrooms, shredded Monterey Jack cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 12 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Finely chop 1 cup mushrooms into 1/8-inch pieces until uniformly small; melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add chopped mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender and moisture evaporates, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Place 4 corn tortillas on a clean surface; sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese evenly over half of each tortilla, then top with mushroom mixture.
  4. Step 4: Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to seal; place in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Step 5: Slice 1 medium apple into thin wedges; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp cinnamon and serve alongside quesadillas.

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