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Loaded Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Quesadillas

Sausage and cheese is a quesadilla in a hurry — but black beans and a sautéed bell pepper turn it into a real meal. The cheddar that's already in the sausage doubles up with the cheese in the tortilla, and the jalapeño does the rest.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • Salsa and sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Cook the sausage. Heat a skillet over medium and add the sausage and bell pepper. Cook 5–6 minutes, until the sausage is browned and the pepper has softened.
  • Add the beans. Stir in the black beans and warm through, 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
  • Build the quesadillas. Wipe the skillet, melt a bit of butter, and lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle cheese on one half, top with the sausage mixture, then more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
  • Crisp it up. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.
  • Slice and serve. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.