Crispy Blackstone Camping Quesadillas Recipe Easy Homemade Pepper Jack Snacks
A quick and easy camping snack made on a Blackstone griddle featuring crispy tortillas and melty pepper jack cheese with a spicy kick. Perfect for outdoor cooking or a fast homemade snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 quesadilla (2 tortillas) serving about 2-3 people as a snack 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Medium flour tortillas (8-inch), fresh and pliable
- 1 cup (100g) shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- Optional add-ins: thinly sliced green onions, cooked chicken strips, black beans
- Optional seasonings: pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium heat, about 350°F (175°C). Let it warm up for 5 minutes to get an even cooking surface.
- Butter the tortillas: Spread about 1 teaspoon of softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each tortilla. This side will face down on the griddle for crisping.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Place one tortilla, butter side down, on a clean surface. Sprinkle ½ cup (50g) of shredded pepper jack cheese evenly across the tortilla, leaving about a ½-inch border. Add any optional fillings like sliced green onions or cooked chicken evenly over the cheese.
- Top it off: Place the second tortilla on top, buttered side up. Press gently to seal the edges and help the cheese start melting.
- Cook on the griddle: Carefully transfer the quesadilla to the preheated Blackstone griddle. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to peek underneath and check.
- Flip and repeat: Flip the quesadilla carefully using your spatula. Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, pressing lightly to ensure even contact with the griddle, until golden and the cheese is melted inside.
- Check for doneness: The quesadilla should feel firm and crisp, with no raw dough spots. The cheese inside should be fully melted and stretchy.
- Remove and rest: Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for 2 minutes. This helps the cheese set slightly for cleaner slicing.
- Slice and serve: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice into wedges. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream if you like.
Notes
Butter the outside of the tortillas for a golden crisp and to prevent sticking. Use medium heat to balance crisping and melting. Rotate quesadilla if your griddle has hot spots. Cover loosely with foil if cheese melts too slowly. Avoid watery fillings inside to prevent sogginess. Freshly shredded pepper jack cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One quesadilla (made
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
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