The Perfect Quesadilla For Fall
This butternut squash quesadilla recipe is something we look forward to all year long. The nutty flavor of butternut squash really comes to life when it gets roasted, and that sweety nutty flavor pairs perfectly with caramelized onions, black beans and melty cheese. Drizzle the finished quesadilla with a little chipotle crema, tomatillo salsa or even tuck in some avocado slices. This healthy, simple recipe is our go-to quesadilla that is ALL THINGS FALL!


Ingredients to Make a Squash Quesadilla
Here are all the things you’ll want to gather to make yourself the best quesadilla ever!
- Onion, thinly sliced + butter = caramelized onions!
- Butternut squash
- Tortillas: flour or corn work just fine
- Mozzarella or fontina cheese, shredded
- Black beans: hello extra protein!
- Sour cream + a splash of milk or cream + chipotle hot sauce = easy chipotle crema
- Tomatillo salsa or avocado slices if you are feeling a little extra.


How to Make A Caramelized Onion Quesadilla
You are not gonna want to skimp on the caramelized onions in this recipe. Their sweetness really makes the dish! We like to add a little brown sugar to them while they cook to bring out their natural sweetness. Caramelized onions echo the sweetness of the squash and help to balance the spiciness of the chipotle crema and just really solidify the whole dish. Here’s how ya make a caramelized onion quesadilla:
- Melt butter in a pan, add the sliced onion and let heat do the rest.
- Roast the butternut squash until it’s cooked through.
- Assemble quesadillas! Layer cheese, then onions, then black beans and lastly butternut squash. Finish it with a little more cheese and fold it over.
- Toast the quesadilla in a skillet until the cheese is all melty.
- Drizzle chipotle crema over the finished quesadilla and serve!



Seasonal Finger Food at its Finest.
Did you make a new fall tradition? If you’ve added this butternut squash and caramelized onion quesadilla recipe to your lunch or dinner tradition, then we want to applaud you! Be sure to snap a photo of your finished dish and share it with us by using @themodernproper or #themodernproper on Instagram