Did you know that next Saturday, the Saturday before Labor Day, is International Bacon Day?
Yep! Celebrate with this sweet and Savory Apple Pie Quesadilla with BACON.
I call it Apple Pie because it is full of apples and sharp cheddar cheese, the classic pairing for apple pie
Except I used Cranberry White Cheddar and also added more cranberries and BACON, just to kick it up a little 😉
This is a perfect nosh for fall~
You can serve the bacon on the side if you prefer
When I make quesadillas, I first fry the flour tortillas in a scant amount of olive oil, just until starting to brown
This will give them an extra layer of crispy flavor after baking
Saute the apples in a little butter and brown sugar until soft and caramelized
Confession time…I cheaped out and bought the store brand cranberry white cheddar which was 1/2 of the price of a good brand…and guess what, it was only 1/2 as good …
^^’
Go for the good stuff!!
Start building your quesadilla with a layer of grated cheddar
then top with apple slices, cranberries and crumbled bacon and more cheese
Top with another tortilla
Bake at 400 on a baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes, until golden and cheese has melted
The bottom will get browner than the top so flip half way through cooking if you have time
Let it sit for a few minutes to set, and then slice into wedges
I added some extra dried cranberries to make up for my frugal mistake~never ever skimp on cheese, I don’t know what I was thinking…I have been having nightmares ever since…
Yes, good cheese is expensive, but a little goes a long way in “flavortown”
you will end up using twice as much of the cheap stuff to make up for lack of flavor, so in the end you won’t have saved any money, rather, just added more fat
:'(
You can serve the bacon on the side of course, or skip it altogether 😮
But why would you want to do that?
Savory Apple Pie Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- 2 slices bacon cooked
- 1 Fuji apple unpeeled, cut into slices
- 2 T brown sugar
- 1 T butter
- 4 oz sharp cheddar or white cheddar with cranberries, grated
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
- olive oil
Instructions
- Fry tortillas in a scant amount of olive oil until just starting to crisp and brown. Remove to paper towels.
- Add butter to pan, then apple slices and brown sugar.
- Cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes, until apples are soft and caramelized.
- Put half of cheese on one tortilla and top with apples, cranberries and crumbled bacon.
- Top with remaining cheese and tortilla.
- Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes until brown and melted. Let set 2-3 minutes before cutting.
- Cut into quarters or wedges. Makes up to 8 wedges. Increase ingredients for more servings.
Here are a few more of my very favorite bacon recipes to keep you celebrating!
Bourbon Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Kebabs
Flatbread with Pear, Bacon and Bleu Cheese
Roasted Sweet Potato Spinach Salad with Maple Bacon
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