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Quesadilla

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Adult Vibe
Cartoon-style happy cheese wedge character on a colorful plate with a sombrero, guacamole hair, salsa bowl, and quesadilla triangles arranged like a face
Close-up of grilled chicken quesadilla slices filled with cheese and vegetables on a wooden cutting board, with jalapeños and salsa in the background

Ingredients

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Per Child Serving:
- 2 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp butter or oil
- 2 tbsp guacamole or avocado slices
- 2 tbsp salsa

Per Adult Serving:
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp butter or oil
- 3 tbsp guacamole or avocado slices
- 3 tbsp salsa

Side-Kicks

  • Guacamole or Avocado Slices – Smooth and green, Queso Kid’s BFF
  • Salsa – A zesty splash of tomato goodness
  • Greek Yogurt – Cool cloud dip for mellow munchers
  • Ranch Dressing – Creamy and kid-approved
  • Queso Dip – Extra cheese, because why not?

Fun Tips!

  • Use cookie cutters to make stars, dinos, or letters from the triangles
  • Make it a “dip-tasting rainbow” with 3 different dips in tiny cups
Cartoon-style icon of Queso Kid wearing a sombrero and sunglasses, smiling with a melted cheese mustache
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Add-Ons

Protein:
  • Diced Grilled Chicken – Queso Kid’s power bites
  • Scrambled Egg – A soft and fluffy twist
  • Rotisserie Chicken – Super quick and tasty
  • Leftover Taco Meat – Bring on the zesty leftovers!
Veggies:
  • Chopped Bell Peppers – Rainbow crunch
  • Shredded Spinach or Zucchini – Sneaky greens!
  • Corn Kernels – Sweet yellow pops
  • Sautéed Onions – Caramelized goodness
  • Sautéed Mushrooms – For earthy, cozy flavor

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: ~250
  • Protein: 10g
  • Carbs: 22g
  • Fat: 13g
How to Get Kids Involved in Making This Recipe

Fun, safe, and simple ways for kids to help in the kitchen

Ages 3-4

Ages 5-6

Ages 7-10

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Made with Love: How to Cook This Recipe from Scratch

A wholesome way to cook together and cut out processed ingredients

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Queso Kid Guac

Mash and mix in 5 min

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Queso Kid Salsa

Chop, mix, done in 10

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Queso Kid Chips

Bake. Salt. Crunch. 10 min.

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