Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas

These Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas are crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and packed with bold taco flavor. Made with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, fresh avocado, and gooey mozzarella, they’re an easy crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

A Better-For-You Comfort Food: These Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas deliver comfort-food flavor with more nutritional balance, combining protein, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients for a meal you can feel good about serving.

Yields: 8 servings

Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix

• 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained

• 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

• 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans, warmed

• 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

How to Make Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3–5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and green chiles. Remove from heat.

3. Assemble the quesadillas by spreading refried beans over one tortilla. Top with seasoned beef, avocado slices, and shredded mozzarella. Place a second tortilla on top. Repeat to make 4 quesadillas.

4. Transfer quesadillas to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and tortillas are lightly crisp.

5. Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Serving Tip

Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for an extra flavor boost.