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title: Kids’ Sweet Potato & Corn Quesadillas
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/kids-sweet-potato-corn-quesadillas-659d7245145e14b9dce08fcd
servings: 3
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Soy
  - Milk
tags:
  - New
  - Veggie
  - Kid Friendly
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 39
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the unique sweet potato and corn combo, though some found it a bit bland.
  - theme: Kid-friendly
    text: Most kids loved the meal, especially the quesadillas.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Mexican%20Recipes/Quesadillas/kids-sweet-potato-corn-quesadillas.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce.

Peel and dice @sweet potato{2%medium} into ½-inch pieces. Place in a #large bowl{}. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender ~{8%minutes}. Carefully remove plastic wrap, watching out for steam.

While sweet potato cooks, drain @corn{1%cup} and pat dry with paper towels. Trim, peel, and cut @carrot{2%unit} into sticks.

Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add @garlic powder{1%tsp}, half the corn, @salt{½%tsp}, and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is warmed through ~{4%minutes}.

Turn off heat. Transfer corn to bowl with sweet potato. Mash with a #potato masher{} or fork until combined and sweet potato is mostly smooth. Wash out pan.

Place @flour tortillas{3%unit} on a clean work surface. Add sweet potato mixture to bottom half of each tortilla; top with @Mexican Cheese Blend{1%cup}. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.

Heat a large drizzle of cooking oil in pan over medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook until tortillas are browned and cheese melts ~{4%minutes} per side. Transfer to a #cutting board{}. Work in batches if needed, adding oil between batches.

To serve: Cut quesadillas into 3 wedges. Divide between plates and serve with @mango{1%unit}, carrot sticks, and @Semisweet Chocolate Chips{½%cup}.

To stash: Let quesadillas cool completely before cutting. Refrigerate in separate containers and pack as desired.