🧀🍄 Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas
Description
Crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy on the inside — these Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas are yummy, comforting, and surprisingly wholesome. Earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and gooey mozzarella-cheddar cheese come together in perfectly baked tortillas for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal or snack. No frying, less mess, and all the flavor!
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- Olive oil (optional, just enough to lightly coat tortillas)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, lightly sauté mushrooms until tender and slightly golden. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Place tortillas on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
- Add the spinach and mushroom mixture on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese, then fold tortillas in half.
- Lightly brush the tops with olive oil (optional but extra yummy).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Slice and serve warm — enjoy the melty magic!
📝 Notes
- You can skip sautéing if short on time, but cooking the veggies first removes excess moisture and boosts flavor.
- Baking keeps them crispy without extra oil — win-win!
- Great for meal prep or quick lunches.
💡 Tips for Extra Yumminess
- Add a pinch of garlic powder or chili flakes for more flavor.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice cleanly.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- For extra crispiness, place quesadillas directly on the oven rack for the last 2 minutes.
🍽 Servings
- Makes 4 quesadillas
- Serves 2–4 people (depending on hunger!)
🧮 Nutritional Info (Approx. per quesadilla)
- Calories: ~300–330
- Protein: ~14g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Fat: ~16g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Calcium: High (thanks to cheese!)
(Values may vary based on brands used)
🌱 Benefits
- Spinach adds iron, fiber, and vitamins
- Mushrooms provide antioxidants and umami flavor
- Baking instead of frying lowers oil use
- Cheese adds protein and calcium for fullness
A comforting meal that still feels balanced and nourishing!
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
A: Yes! Just use gluten-free tortillas.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Absolutely — cooked chicken, beans, or tofu work great.
Q: Can I make them ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble ahead, refrigerate, then bake when ready.
Q: Can I use other cheeses?
A: Definitely — Monterey Jack, provolone, or a Mexican blend are all yummy choices.