Caramelized Onion Roasted Potato Quesadilla With Smoky Sou Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION & ROASTED POTATO QUESADILLA WITH SMOKY SOU

Steps:

• Toss Potatoes in 1 TBS Olive Oil and Thyme. Season with some salt and pepper. Roast in a 375 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and slice into flat pieces when cooled.
• In a large saute pan, heat 1 TBS oil over medium heat-high heat. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until they caramelize, about 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and vinegar. Cook for about 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
• Mix together the sour cream sauce ingredients.
• Make 4 Quesadillas by layering the cheese, onions, and potatoes on 4 tortillas. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas. Press.
• Heat remaining 1 TBS oil in a non-stick skillet to medium high. Carefully cook each quesadilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side. You will know it is done when the cheese is oozing out and the tortilla is browned and crisp on the outside. Repeat the process, 1 TBS of oil per quesadilla.
• Serve with the sour cream sauce.

QUESADILLAS WITH SMOKED GOUDA AND CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes.
• Season with freshly cracked pepper.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
• Brush heavy large skillet with remaining butter. Place over medium-high heat. Working in batches, Sprinkle cheese, prosciutto and sautéed onion on tortilla, dividing equally, top with another tortilla making a sandwich. Cook quesadillas just until brown spots appear, brushing skillet with butter between batches, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to cutting board. Cut each into 6 triangles. Arrange on platter and serve hot or at room temperature.
• I usually serve with sour cream mixed with mango chutney and Tabasco, and lime wedges.

SMOKED GOUDA AND CARAMELIZED ONION QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, brown sugar and vinegar; saute until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Sprinkle cheese over half of each tortilla, dividing equally. Sprinkle prosciutto and sauteed onion over cheese. Season with pepper. Fold other half of each tortilla over cheese mixture. Brush tortillas with some of melted butter. Brush heavy large skillet with some of melted butter. Place over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook quesadillas just until brown spots appear, brushing skillet with butter between batches, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to heavy large baking sheet.
• Bake until tortillas are golden and cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer quesadillas to work surface. Cut each into 6 triangles. Arrange on platter and serve hot.

CARAMELIZED ONION QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Caramelized Onions: heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the vinegar and sugar. Cook for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is light brown. Remove from the heat.
• Place 3 tortillas on a baking sheet. Cover each tortilla with fontina cheese, caramelized onion and goat cheese. Top each with a second tortilla. Brush the tops with olive oil.
• Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
• Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
• Serve hot.

POTATO QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa and green onions. Top one half of each tortilla with half the potato mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Fold tortilla to close. Lightly butter top and bottom of quesadillas. , In a large cast-iron skillet or griddle, in batches, cook quesadillas over medium heat until golden brown and heated through, 2-3 minutes on each side. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and remaining 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa. If desired, sprinkle with additional green onions.

ROSEMARY POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake at 425° for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Stir in sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar. , Transfer roasted potatoes to a large bowl; stir in caramelized onions.