Cheesy Bacon-Bean Quesadillas

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Servings 8

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Ingredients

package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)

cup canned Old El Paso™ refried beans

cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)

1/2

lb bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

scallions, chopped

Butter, melted

cup sour cream

cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps

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1

Top half of each tortilla with beans, cheese, bacon and scallions. Fold tortilla over filling; press down with back of pancake turner. Lightly brush melted butter on both sides of each filled tortilla.
2

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 filled tortillas at a time 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and heated through. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

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Expert Tips

This is the perfect recipe to make with leftover bacon from breakfast. Simply crumble up the cooked slices and you are ready to go!
These quesadillas make a great snack, and/or can be served with a salad for a wonderful dinner.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 390
Calories from Fat: 220

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 24g; 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 63% Trans Fat 1 1/2g
Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%
Sodium: 1070mg; 45%
Potassium: 120mg; 3%
Total Carbohydrate: 28g; 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 3g
Protein: 14g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 25%; 25%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.