Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and a light pinch of black pepper. Cook until the mushrooms give off their liquid and it evaporates, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for the last minute.
- Lower the heat slightly and add the baby spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Drain any excess moisture by pressing with a spoon or sliding the mixture onto paper towels.
- Return the spinach-mushroom mix to the skillet off heat and stir in smoked paprika, cumin, and cream cheese until melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
- Lay out four tortillas and sprinkle a thin layer of the shredded cheeses on each tortilla.
- Spoon filling over the cheese and top with more cheese. Cover with the second tortilla and press down gently.
- Brush each quesadilla with remaining olive oil or spray with cooking spray, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are golden.
- Let the quesadillas sit for 2–3 minutes, then slice each into 4 wedges and serve warm.
Notes
For a crispier finish, cook each quesadilla in a skillet before finishing in the oven. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
