Spinach and Artichoke Quesadillas

I enjoy spinach and artichoke dip, but I am picky about it. It has to be really creamy and cheesy for me to enjoy.

I found this recipe from Pinterest, and changed it up just slightly to match my tastes. I used a little more cream cheese and parmesan cheese than the recipe called for, 1oz less spinach (mostly because it comes in a 5oz container or 12oz and I don’t need all that extra), and homemade tortilla shells. 

Overall, they came out pretty good. The boys weren’t so sure about the spinach and artichoke, but I feel like it’s an acquired taste. My dad used to make Spinach Artichoke Dip every year at the holidays and I never ate it when I was younger.

Of course, I mentioned that I made tortillas from scratch for this recipe, but you don’t have to. I really wanted to learn how to make them, so this was a great recipe to try it out. Usually, I buy the ones from the store for any quesadillas we make. 

Step by Step

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped artichoke hearts and cook for about 1-2 minutes to soften slightly. 

Lower the heat to medium and add the spinach leaves. If your pot isn’t big enough, you may need to do this in a few batches, waiting until some of the spinach wilts before adding more. 

Cook the spinach, stirring constantly, until it’s all melted and mixed in with the artichokes. 

Add the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheeses melt.

Spread about 1/4 of the mixture onto 4 of the tortilla shells. 

Top with the other 4 tortilla shells, then place in a medium skillet over medium heat to brown the shell for a few minutes. 

Flip the shell and cook the other side. Slice into pieces and serve warm.

Recipe

Spinach and Artichoke Quesadillas

I enjoy spinach and artichoke dip, but I am picky about it. It has to be really creamy and cheesy for me to enjoy it. These quesadillas are perfect!

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: artichoke, cheese, quesadilla, spinach

Servings: 4 full quesadillas

4.88 from 8 votes

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 8 oz artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• 5 oz baby spinach leaves
• 6 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 8 tortilla shells

Recommended Equipment

• Stockpot
• Chef Knife
• Cutting Board
• Skillet

Instructions

• Heat oil in large stock pot over medium-high heat
• Add chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 1-2 minutes
• Lower heat to medium and add spinach
• Cook spinach, stirring constantly, until wilted
• Add cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese and stir until melted
• Spread 1/4 of the mixture on 4 of the tortillas
• Top with other tortillas
• Use medium skillet to heat quesadillas, flipping after a few minutes
• Slice up and serve warm

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Nutrition Facts

Spinach and Artichoke Quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 472 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 16g80%

Cholesterol 77mg26%

Sodium 814mg34%

Potassium 345mg10%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 4750IU95%

Vitamin C 21.9mg27%

Calcium 401mg40%

Iron 2.2mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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