Cheesy Guacamole Quesadillas Recipes

CHEESY QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Place the tortillas on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cheese and salsa; spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.

CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH FRESH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Lay out 2 of the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Top with the cheeses, spreading evenly over the tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas and press to seal.
• Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and lower the heat to medium. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the other quesadilla.
• Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 8 or 10 pieces. Serve with the Guacamole.
• 1 small ripe Haas avocado
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• Salt
• Halve the avocado and remove the pit with a sharp knife. Discard the pit. Scoop the flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in the remaining ingredients, season with salt to taste, and set aside.
• Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, adapted from Adventures in the Kitchen, (c) 1991

CHEESY GUACAMOLE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Pit avocado and mash in a small mixing bowl with the lime juice. Add garlic, green onion, tomato, yellow onion, bell pepper, salt and chili powder. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Place tortilla in skillet and top with 1/3 cup cheese. When cheese has melted and tortilla is slightly browned, spoon on some guacamole and top with another tortilla. Flip, and allow the second tortilla to brown.
• Remove from heat and cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining ingredients.