Wegmans Mushroom & Goat Cheese Quesadillas Recipe Video

Goat cheese with roasted peppers boost the flavor, and a variety of cooked mushrooms and onions help turn our multi-grain tortillas into awesome quesadillas. Wegmans Executive Chef Mark Macovec demonstrates this recipe & has a bonus Margarita recipe at the end, don't miss it!

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings12
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Tablespoon (Wegmans Pure)
 Spanish onion1 Cup (16 tbs), finely diced
 Baby portabella mushrooms16 Ounce, sliced
 Shiitake mushrooms5 Ounce, sliced
 Salt1 Pinch
 Pepper1 Pinch
 Goat cheese8 Ounce, softened, divided (Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese)
 Whole wheat tortillas16 Ounce (Wegmans Whole Wheat Multi-Grain 10-inch)
 Mexican cheese blend6 Tablespoon, divided (Wegmans Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 241 Calories from Fat 107

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g18.9%

Saturated Fat 6.9 g34.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 23.8 mg7.9%

Sodium 426.7 mg17.8%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g7.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 11 g21.9%

Vitamin A 8.7% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 32.8% Iron 7.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Heat olive oil in large skillet on MEDIUM-HIGH.
2. Add onions and mushrooms in it and keep stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. (Mushrooms must be cooled completely before assembling quesadillas.)
4. Spread about 2 tablespoons goat cheese on half of each tortilla.
5. Arrange about 1/2 cup mushrooms on cheese, sprinkle with shredded cheese.
6. Now, fold tortilla over transfer to baking sheet until ready to grill.

FINALIZING
7. Heat grill on HIGH 10 min. clean grill with wire brush.
8. Using soft cloth, coat grill grate lightly with vegetable oil. Grill each quesadilla on MEDIUM-HIGH 2-3 min per side, or until cheese is melted.
9. Brush the grill with oil and grill it on medium high. Don’t close the lid while grilling.

SERVING
10. When cooked, cut it into pieces and serve it with salsa. You could also serve it with margarita.

TIP
Mushrooms can be made the day before.
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