Simply Potato Quesadillas 5fix Recipes

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.

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.

LOADED POTATO QUESADILLAS #5FIX

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Chop bacon. Reserve bacon drippings for later use.
• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
• Stir in bacon, green onions and cheese.
• Spread mashed potato mixture onto one side of 4 tortillas to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with remaining tortillas.
• Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon reserved bacon dripping to skillet. Place 1 quesadilla into skillet. Lightly brush top of quesadilla with bacon drippings.
• Cook until golden brown and crispy on bottom. Turn and cook until golden brown on bottom.
• Repeat to cook remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges before serving.