Soft Baked Cheese and Spinach Quesadillas

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Mild cheddar and spinach melted inside warm flour tortillas, baked until soft and perfect for little hands to enjoy. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, shredded mild cheddar cheese, fresh spinach leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese with 1 cup chopped fresh spinach and 2 tbsp softened cream cheese until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Lay 2 flour tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheet; evenly distribute the cheese and spinach mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  4. Step 4: Top each with another tortilla, pressing gently to seal the edges.
  5. Step 5: Brush the tops of each quesadilla with 1 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tortillas are soft and the cheese inside is melted.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes before slicing each quesadilla into 4 wedges for easy serving.

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