Colorful Quesadillas
Ingredients
- Cream cheese227g
- Garlic Powder0.78g≈ 0.5 × 1/2 teaspoon
- Flour tortillas160g≈ 1.25 × tortilla (approx 12" dia)
- Peppers, bell, red, raw150g
- Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced113g≈ 1 cup shredded
- Baby Spinach60g≈ 2 cups raw
Estimated Cost
- Cream cheese (227g)—
- Garlic Powder (0.78g)$0.01
- Flour tortillas (160g)—
- Peppers, bell, red, raw (150g)—
- Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced (113g)$0.92
- Baby Spinach (60g)$0.46
* Cost estimate based on 3 of 6 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
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1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
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2. Combine the cream cheese and garlic powder in a small bowl.
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3. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on each of the 8 tortillas.
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4. On one half of each tortilla, layer about 2 tablespoons of the chopped red pepper and 2 tablespoons of the shredded low-fat cheese.
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5. Add spinach to each tortilla: use 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves, or 2 tablespoons thawed frozen spinach (squeezed dry).
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6. Fold each tortilla in half.
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7. Warm a large skillet over medium heat.
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8. Place 2 folded tortillas in the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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9. Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a platter. Cover with foil to keep them warm while you cook the remaining tortillas.
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10. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve while still warm.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 8 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.