Nostalgia Electrics Quesadilla Maker Review

by Nicole Etolen | Jan 20, 2012 | Random | 95 comments

Quesadilla’s are delicious, and among my favorite foods to eat when we go out, but times are getting tougher by the day. I can’t afford to go spending money at restaurants anymore, especially where the good quesadilla’s cost at least $8 per plate. It never occurred to me to just make my own at home until my ingenious boyfriend asked if I could get a Quesadilla maker for review. Nostalgia Electrics, the company responsible for such awesome products as the Old-Fashioned Movie Time Popcorn Maker and Retro Series Breakfast Station, was kind enough to send me their 8″ Electric Quesadilla Maker to try out.

This little gadget is pretty awesome! First, I just want to remind you that I have like zero talents in the kitchen, so when I say a cooking gadget is easy to use, it actually means it’s easy to use. This one is definitely pretty simple and straight-forward. We made basic chicken and cheese quesadillas. I had nothing to do with cooking the chicken, I left that up to more capable hands, although I did cut it up! But once that part was done, I could easily manage the rest on my own.

Using the Quesadilla maker is as easy as plugging it in, waiting for it to warm up, slapping an 8″ tortilla on the bottom part, filling it, slapping another tortilla on top, closing the lid, and waiting 3-7 minutes. As you can see in the picture above, I like to load mine up with cheese. The first one we made was a little thin because we were worried about over-filling it, but this one came out just right.

I like mine a little crisp and brown in the middle, so I left it in for about 4 minutes. If you prefer it less crunchy, go with about 3 minutes. Cooking times vary depending on what you’re putting into your quesadilla. In addition to the typical fare, you can also make breakfast quesadillas, dessert ones (I so need to try that next), and pretty much anything you can think of stuffing between two tortillas. You can even make pizzas by not putting the second tortilla on top. The instruction manual comes with a few recipes to get you started.

Clean-up is also surprisingly simple. I just wiped it down with a wet sponge, let it dry, and put it away. It stands on its side, so you don’t have to find a ton of empty storage space for it in your already-packed kitchen. One thing though, I suggest using a pizza cutter to cut your finished product into triangles, it definitely makes the task easier. But then again, I’m not exactly good with knives.

The Nostalgia Electric Quesadilla Maker retails for about $20, and I spent maybe $12 total on all the supplies to make approximately 6 quesadillas, plus I still have cheese left over. It’s definitely a lot cheaper in the long run than eating them at a restaurant. Check out Nostalgia Electrics on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with news, deals, and more.

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95 Comments

Mary Beth Elderton on January 20, 2012 at 10:44 am

The Vintage Collection™ Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker would make family movie nights or slumber parties so much fun.
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kelly on January 20, 2012 at 11:48 am

I would like to try the Retro Series™ Hot Air Popcorn Maker
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latanya on January 20, 2012 at 4:01 pm

Hollywood Series™ Hot Air Popcorn Maker
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Belinda Parker on January 20, 2012 at 4:43 pm

I would love love love to try the retro popcorn maker!
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Kimberly B. on January 21, 2012 at 9:00 am

I’d like to try the 3-Tier Chocolate Fondue Fountain.
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Jennifer Donohue on January 21, 2012 at 1:55 pm

I like the Vintage Collection Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker! So cool!
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Debbie Welchert on January 22, 2012 at 1:28 am

They have so many neat things to choose from. I would love to try the Retro Series Single Snow Cone Maker.
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Marilyn Wons on January 22, 2012 at 1:43 pm

Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker is a product I would like to try!
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Amanda Kinder on January 22, 2012 at 1:44 pm

I’d love to try the Black Folding Griddle!
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gina on January 22, 2012 at 2:19 pm

Kegorator™ Beer Keg Fridge for our poker nights would be fun.
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Shannon Baas on January 22, 2012 at 2:29 pm

Mini black chocolate fountain.
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Tanya White on January 22, 2012 at 4:10 pm

kettle popcorn maker
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Ann F on January 22, 2012 at 5:05 pm

I like the Retro Series™ Mini Hot Air Popcorn Maker

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Michelle L on January 22, 2012 at 5:20 pm

I love fondue so I would love to try the 3 tier chocolate fountain
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Carol on January 22, 2012 at 7:04 pm

I have dreamed of owning the Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker
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Kiara on January 22, 2012 at 7:42 pm

I like the 3-Tier Chocolate Fondue Fountain.
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Suburban prep on January 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

I also like the 6-Quart Theater Popcorn Maker
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jose benavides on January 22, 2012 at 8:39 pm

I want the Vintage Collection Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker
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Sue Ellison on January 22, 2012 at 8:59 pm

I would like to try the Kettle Popcorn Maker.
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Karil Whetstone on January 22, 2012 at 9:07 pm

looks easy to make quesidilla’s
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sarah w on January 22, 2012 at 9:54 pm

LOVE the 50s Breakfast Toaster and Griddle. This thing would make breakfast a snap!
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lisa l on January 22, 2012 at 10:35 pm

The Black Folding Griddle
looks good to me.
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Deb K on January 22, 2012 at 11:26 pm

Retro Series™ Hot Air Popcorn Maker
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Jenny on January 22, 2012 at 11:36 pm

50s Breakfast Toaster & Griddle
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Bethanny on January 23, 2012 at 12:07 am

The popcorn maker looks cool!
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sheryl cullum on January 23, 2012 at 12:35 am

Would love the cotton candy maker
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Mildred Floyd on January 23, 2012 at 1:16 am

I would like to try the
Old Fashioned Movie Time 53″ Popcorn Cart
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Kristi C on January 23, 2012 at 6:20 am

I like the Retro Series™ Snow Cone Maker.
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DeeAnn S on January 23, 2012 at 8:16 am

I’d love to have the Cake Pop & Donut Hole Bakery! Thanks.
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Deborah Rosen on January 23, 2012 at 9:25 am

I’d like to have the Old Fashioned Hot Dog Roller – I think roller dogs are the best!
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carol on January 23, 2012 at 11:53 am

love the Old Fashioned Movie Time 59″ Popcorn Cart
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Chrystal D on January 23, 2012 at 12:17 pm

I’d love to try the Folding Griddle…what a cool concept!
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Susan Ladd on January 23, 2012 at 1:22 pm

These new 8″ Electric Quesadilla Maker make it so easy to make dinner at home. They are great. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂 corrysue@yahoo.com
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Wendy Rozema on January 23, 2012 at 2:05 pm

snow cone maker 🙂
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jennifer bowen on January 23, 2012 at 3:11 pm

i like to try there somemore maker
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lala r on January 23, 2012 at 4:17 pm

3 tier chocolate fondue mountain
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Patrice on January 23, 2012 at 5:30 pm

I would like to try the Vintage Collection™ Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker.
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amy deeter on January 23, 2012 at 8:27 pm

cotton candy maker
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karen M on January 23, 2012 at 11:10 pm

Love to try the Cake Pop & Donut Hole Bakery
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Rebecca Graham on January 23, 2012 at 11:31 pm

I would like to try the 3-Tier Chocolate Fondue Fountain.
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Rachel Newman on January 24, 2012 at 12:04 am

I would like to try the cotton candy maker! 🙂
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SHAYNA on January 24, 2012 at 8:17 pm

I LOVE THE Stainless Steel Margarator™ Margarita Maker 🙂

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Maureen on January 25, 2012 at 3:59 pm

I like the Retro Series Popcorn Popper.
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Ashley Hatten on January 26, 2012 at 10:05 am

I like the Retro Series Mini Hot Air Popcorn Maker
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Laura Jacobson on January 27, 2012 at 2:55 am

Oh I love the Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster!
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Linda on January 27, 2012 at 10:25 am

I would like the Cotton Cany Machine
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edq143 on January 27, 2012 at 10:39 am

The hot dog toaster because my two sons love their hotdogs!!
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Heather S on January 27, 2012 at 10:34 pm

6-Quart Theater Popcorn Maker looks fun
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Casey Everidge on January 28, 2012 at 12:54 am

i like the old fashion vender carts
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Kim Withers on January 28, 2012 at 10:56 pm

I’d like to try the fondue fountain!
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Jody Sisson on January 29, 2012 at 7:28 pm

I would like to try the Automatic Mini Donut Factory!
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Hoa Le on January 29, 2012 at 9:40 pm

I would like to try the Retro Series™ Microwave Oven in Red.

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Alykhan on January 29, 2012 at 11:04 pm

i am hungry
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Karlene Shamir on January 30, 2012 at 5:02 am

id love to try the Stainless Steel Margarator™ Margarita Maker
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Donna O'neil on January 30, 2012 at 11:33 am

I love that they have kegerators!
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Kelly Commerford on January 30, 2012 at 6:11 pm

I’d like to try their old fashioned popcorn maker! yum!
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Sharold on January 30, 2012 at 8:19 pm

Mini Black Chocolate Fondue Fountain looks fun
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Paula Michele Hafner on January 30, 2012 at 9:13 pm

I like the Retro Icecream Maker
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mary renshaw on January 30, 2012 at 10:20 pm

2 words chocolate fountain. Lol. Sounds so fun! The kids would love it’
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♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ on January 31, 2012 at 6:31 am

I also like the 3-Tier Chocolate Fondue Fountain
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Caryn S on January 31, 2012 at 9:40 am

I like their retro ice cream maker. I’d love homemade ice cream
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Michael (CihaGratis) on January 31, 2012 at 2:18 pm

Nostalgia Electrics has so many cool items, I can’t decide which one I would want first!
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Jason on January 31, 2012 at 4:09 pm

I really like the Lighted Party Fountain
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Angela Winesburg on January 31, 2012 at 8:19 pm

Retro Series™ Kettle Popcorn Maker
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Jennifer on January 31, 2012 at 8:47 pm

The margarita machine is great!
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Rebecca Niehaus on January 31, 2012 at 10:17 pm

I would have a lot of fun with one of the Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Makers

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RENE D on February 1, 2012 at 1:13 am

I would love to try the Mini Donut Factory. Thanks!
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Sarah C on February 1, 2012 at 2:53 am

I would try the 50s Breakfast Toaster & Griddle.
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Ellie W on February 1, 2012 at 9:22 am

Definitely the Retro Series Kettle Popcorn Maker
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Cristi on February 1, 2012 at 12:36 pm

I would love to have the Stainless Steel Margarator™ Margarita Maker
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Nicole C. on February 1, 2012 at 3:01 pm

I would love to try the Retro Series™ Microwave Oven.
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Kate Strycker on February 1, 2012 at 6:47 pm

The Mini Black Chocolate Fondue Fountain is awesome!
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kathy pease on February 1, 2012 at 7:03 pm

i like the Vintage Collection™ Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker
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Debra Hall on February 1, 2012 at 9:52 pm

i like the Nonstick Griddle with Warming Drawer
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Kayla on February 1, 2012 at 9:59 pm

Retro Series Mini Hot Air Popcorn Maker
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Jill Myrick on February 1, 2012 at 10:21 pm

I like the Retro Series Slush Drink Maker.

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monte on February 1, 2012 at 10:44 pm

popcorn maker is neat
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Storm, the Psychotic Housewife on February 1, 2012 at 10:59 pm

I’d love to try the Triple Slow Cooker Buffet – I often have two slow cookers going at once and have been contemplating a third – this would be cool to have!
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Christina on February 1, 2012 at 11:15 pm

Kettle Popcorn Maker! I also love its nostalgic look!
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Wendy on February 1, 2012 at 11:53 pm

We would love to have a 6-Quart Theater Popcorn Maker!
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Vida F on February 2, 2012 at 12:01 am

I love so many of the items. Old Fashioned Hot Dog Cart™ & Umbrella on sale for Sale: $359.99 or the Circus-Style Large Popcorn Machine LPM-530 on sale for $99.99. These would be wonderful to set up for our church funds we do for our food bank. I love the fact that the Quesadilla Maker stands on its side and that it is easy to use.
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alsvegas on February 2, 2012 at 1:48 am

i like the cotton candy maker 🙂
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Coriander Warren on February 2, 2012 at 7:04 am

the donut or cotton candy maker
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Julie L on February 2, 2012 at 12:09 pm

Retro Series™ Mini Hot Air Popcorn Maker like this thanks
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lilshuga2001 on February 2, 2012 at 1:56 pm

Retro Series Mini Hot Air Popcorn Maker
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mary gardner on February 2, 2012 at 4:01 pm

the doughnut maker

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Amber Carter on February 2, 2012 at 5:48 pm

my husband wants a kegorator sooo bad!
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Kat Emerick on February 2, 2012 at 6:11 pm

would love to have the Retro Series Kettle Popcorn Maker.
kat_emerick@yahoo.com
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Melanie C on February 2, 2012 at 6:14 pm

I’d love to try their 50s Breakfast Toaster & Griddle!
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Krystalynn Hernandez on February 2, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Would also like to try the popcorn maker 🙂
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Debra F on February 2, 2012 at 7:38 pm

I would love to get the Automatic Mini Donut Factory!
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Ashley Gao on February 2, 2012 at 8:59 pm

I would love to try their triple tier chocolate fondue fountain. Thanks for the giveaway!! 😀
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crystal allen on February 2, 2012 at 10:20 pm

i love the automatic mini donut factory thanks
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shirley pebbles on February 2, 2012 at 10:53 pm

Would love to try the 64oz. Margarator

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heather c on February 2, 2012 at 11:15 pm

Electric Lazy Susan Buffet for me!
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