Quesadillas with a pita twist to serve as an appetizer, side dish or finger food any time of the day.

Pita Cheese Quesadillas in Bowl

These pita quesadillas are filled to the brim with 2 types of cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack), chopped tomato and sliced nacho jalapenos.

The cheese is not only on the inside but also on the outside of the pita bread along with a little granulated garlic and chopped cilantro.

The subtle taste of garlic combined with the cheese and tomato is so good.

About the Pita Bread

In this recipe, pita pocket bread is used (the bread can be opened up like a “pocket” where ingredients can be put inside).

In the market, there are generally 2 types of pita bread to choose from.

  1. a pita pocket that can be opened like in this recipe (these are most often baked in the oven); and
  2. a pita without a pocket that are thicker and have a soft texture (these are generally baked on a hot surface)

About Serving

Not only do these quesadillas taste wonderful but they also add beautiful color to an appetizer plate.

The only thing is that they disappear quickly so you may need to make extra.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Pita Quesadillas ingredients

Pita bread rounds, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese, green onion, tomato, cilantro, salsa, lime…

Sliced nacho jalapenos in bowl

…sliced nacho jalapenos (pre-sliced pickled jalapenos from a jar), and granulated garlic

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut pita pocket bread in half

Cut pita pocket bread in quarters

Cut the pita bread into quarters.

Open quarter of pita pocket bread

Carefully open each pita quarter.

Pita pocket bread quarter with cheese

Inside each pita quarter, add the cheddar cheese…

Chopped green onions on board

Pita pocket bread filled with cheese

…green onion,

Chopped tomatoes on board

Pita Quesadillas on board

tomatoes, a nacho jalapeno slice, and…

Add salsa to pita quesadillas

…salsa.

Add cheese on top of Pita Quesadillas

On the top of each pita quarter…

Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos

add the jack cheese,

Chopped cilantro on cutting board

 Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos

cilantro,

Add garlic on pita quesadillas

and granulated garlic.

Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos on pan

Set each pita quarter on a cookie sheet…

 Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos on pan

…and bake in a preheated oven (at 350 degrees F.) just long enough for the cheese to melt (about 5 minutes).

Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos

Just before serving, drizzle lime juice on top of the quesadillas.

Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos in bowl

Serve warm…

Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos in bowl

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Pita Quesadillas with Jalapenos in bowl

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Pita Cheese Quesadillas in Bowl

Pita Quesadillas with Nacho Jalapenos

These quesadillas with a pita twist are filled with cheese, nacho jalapenos and more.  They make a scrumptious finger food and are a must-try.
4.8 from 5 votes

Ingredients

  • 3 whole pita bread rounds
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 medium to large size tomato chopped
  • 12 nacho (pre-sliced pickeled) jalapeno slices from a jar
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 2 limes, quartered for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Cut the pita bread into quarters. Carefully open each pita quarter. 
  • Inside each pita quarter, add the cheddar cheese, green onion, tomatoes, a nacho jalapeno slice, and salsa. 
  • On the top of each pita quarter add the jack cheese, cilantro, and garlic powder. 
  • Set each pita quarter on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated oven (at 350 degrees F.) just long enough for the cheese to melt (about 5 minutes).
  •  Just before serving, drizzle fresh squeezed lime juice on top of the quesadillas.  Serve warm.

Video

Serving Suggestions

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