Refried Bean Quesadillas (just 5 ingredients!)

8 refried bean quesadillas halves stacked on each other on marble plate with ingredients blurred in background

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Refried Bean Quesadillas (just 5 ingredients!)

These Refried Bean Quesadillas are super tasty, easy to make and require just 5 ingredients!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex

Servings: quesadillas

Author: Chris Collins

Cost: £1 / $1

Equipment

Large Pan & Spatula/Turner
Cheese Grater

Ingredients

6 small Flour Tortillas (around 7")
1x 14oz/400g can of Refried Beans
2 cups / 200g Cheese (see notes)
3/4 cup / 180g Salsa, or as needed (homemade or store-bought, hot or mild)
3oz / 90g Tortilla Chips (around 6 per quesadilla)
Oil Spray (optional - see notes)

Instructions

Spread refried beans over one half of each wrap. Dot over salsa, then top with tortilla chips and cheese. Fold each wrap over and gently press down to secure.
Lightly spray a pan over medium heat, then add two quesadillas. Spray the top, then fry for a couple of mins until golden and crisp on the bottom. Flip them over add cook for another 2-3mins until golden and crisp on the other side. Remove from pan and repeat batches.
Slice quesadillas in half then serve up and enjoy!

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Notes

a) Cheese - I love using cheddar, just for a good punch of flavour. Mexican cheese blend also works nicely, as does Monterey Jack. You could even add in some Cotija or Feta if you fancied!

b) Salsa - My Homemade Salsa works well because it's fresh and not too sloppy. If you're using store-bought salsa try and find some fresh salsa from the refrigerated section. Jarred salsa will work, but just don't go over board or the filling will be too sloppy. I recommend hot salsa if you like spice, just to pack in more flavour, but mild works just fine if you'd prefer that.

c) Tortilla Chips - I typically use plain tortilla chips. These are more so for the texture than the flavour, but you could go wild and add in flavoured chips (or even Doritos!).

d) Oil - Oil will help the quesadillas crisp up, but I've made these in a dry pan before and they come out just fine. I find oil spray easiest, but you could lightly brush the quesadillas with olive or vegetable oil before frying.

e) Serving - These are awesome by themselves, so don't feel like you have to add anything to serve. But dip-wise, Guacamole, Creamy Avocado Dip or even just Sour Cream works perfectly! You could also whip up some Wedges, Spicy Potatoes or even Jalapeño Poppers to go alongside too.

f) Calories - Per quesadilla with no sides or oil.

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