Description
Craving comfort food with a twist? These Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Quesadillas bring cheesy pasta together with smoky bacon and creamy ranch in one crispy, golden bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni (try whole grain or gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (pepper jack is great for a spicy edge)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped (or substitute with turkey bacon)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (use store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large flour tortillas (corn tortillas work well too)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (canola or avocado oil also work)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix cooked macaroni, shredded cheese, chopped bacon, ranch dressing, and green onions in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a skillet over medium and add the olive oil, spreading it evenly across the pan.
- Place a tortilla in the pan and add the mac and cheese mixture on one half. Fold it over to form a half-circle shape.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until the outside is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Let it rest briefly, then slice into wedges. Serve warm with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Want a spicier kick? Stir Cajun seasoning into the mac and cheese mix. These can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. Experiment with different cheeses or even add salsa for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla wedge
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bacon, ranch, quesadilla, mac and cheese, cheesy, comfort food