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Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas You Gotta Try in Your Pressure Cooker

Crispy, cheesy, spicy – these jalapeno popper quesadillas combine roasted jalapenos, melty cheeses, and buttery tortillas for an irresistible skillet meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Medium heat

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 6 jalapeno peppers stemmed, seeded, and halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • 2 flour tortillas 10-inch, soft
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 3 tortilla chips crushed, optional
  • salt and pepper to season roasted jalapenos
  • non-stick cooking spray or oil for skillet
  • salsa or sour cream for dipping

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place halved jalapenos cut side down on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender with blackened spots. Let cool slightly.
  • Butter one side of each tortilla. Place one tortilla butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread cream cheese on the tortilla in the skillet. Arrange roasted jalapenos evenly over it.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips if using, then top with second tortilla, butter-side up. Press gently with spatula.
  • Cook 3-4 minutes, flip, and cook other side another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is melted. Slice and serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite salsa or sour cream. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze individually for quick reheating.