Kentucky Quesadilla
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:450
Kentucky Quesadilla
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:450
Flattened Pillsbury™ Southern Style Easy Split™ Biscuit Dough is filled with a pimento cheese spread to bring a Southern twist to a South-of-the-Border favorite.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Southern Style Easy Split™ Frozen Dough Biscuit, 3.17 oz (06249) | 2 lb 6.00 oz | 12 each |
Pimento Cheese Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise, light | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Non-fat plain yogurt | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Red onion, finely diced | 1 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Garlic powder | ---Value Not Available | 1/8 tsp |
| Black pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/8 tsp |
| Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded | 12 oz | 3 cups |
| Red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and diced | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw biscuit dough covered, either at room temp. 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
Place thawed biscuit dough on parchment-lined full sheet pan.
Grease another piece of parchment and place over biscuits.
Place an additional sheet pan on top (to cause biscuits to spread out rather than rise while baking); bake as directed below and keep warm.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
12-15 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
14-16 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
- Pimento Cheese Filling
Combine yogurt and mayonnaise in large bowl; mix well.
Add onion, garlic powder and black pepper; mix completely.
Fold in shredded cheese and red pepper; chill until needed.
- Assembly
Split open warm biscuit and fill with #20 scoop Pimento Cheese Filling.
Cut into quarters and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Serve with a salad to make it a meal.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories450
- Total Fat26g
- Protein13g
- Total Carbohydrate42g
- Sugars5g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Amount Per Serving Calories : 450
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 26g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 73% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1210mg | 50% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 13g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 1,
- Fat 3&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
