Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas With Yellow Salsa And Cilantro Lime S Recipes

SMOKED CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Slice chicken breast into thin pieces and add spices,tossing to coat, refrigerate for about 30 minutes.Shred cheeses.
• Peel onion and slice in half,then slice the onion thin,place in skillet on med heat with 2T olive oil and caramelize,usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
• In a seperate skillet (I like to use my cast iron) add 2T olive oil,put on medium high heat till skillet gets hot,add chicken breasts and sear on both sides till done,you want the chicken to be blackened but not burnt,this should take about 5 minutes,just make sure the skillet is hot.
• To prepare the quesadillas butter one side of flour tortilla and place in skillet or griddle on medium high heat,butter side down.
• Add 1/3- 2/3c mexican blend cheese to tortilla, (sprinkling around the whole tortilla),then add the smoked cheddar,about 1/4c (do not overdo the smoked cheddar because it will be to strong).
• Add the chicken pieces (just handful or however much you like) to one side of the tortilla,like you are making an omelet,then follow suit with the onions,as much as you like.
• Fold tortilla over as in an omelet and"fry" till lightly brown and crispy,then flip over and do the other side.
• Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream,salsa,guacamole.
• This recipe will make 3-4 large tortillas,depending on how much ingredients you use per tortilla,the amount I have posted is only a guideline,use as little or as much as your liking.

SOUTHWEST QUESADILLA WITH CILANTRO-LIME SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute red pepper and onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to incorporate and saute for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the cilantro. Preheat a long, 2-burner cast iron griddle, or a large saute pan over medium heat. Lay 2 tortillas on a work surface and spread each evenly with refried black beans. Place tortillas, bean side up, on the griddle (begin with 1 if using a saute pan). Sprinkle onion-red pepper mixture evenly over the top of each, then sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Cover with another tortilla coated with refried black beans and cook until cheese melts, about 4 minutes. Flip quesadillas to toast the other side. Slice each quesadilla into 8 wedges, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream.
• In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together until combined. Season, to taste, with salt if needed.

SHEET PAN PARTY QUESADILLA 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the mushroom filling: Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 3 minutes.
• Add the tomato and mushrooms and stir. Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt and stir thoroughly. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the lime juice and cilantro and stir to combine. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make the onion and pepper filling: Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
• Add the lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make the tofu filling: Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and red bell pepper and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tofu, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, soy sauce, lime juice and cilantro and mix thoroughly. Cook until the red bell pepper is tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make the black bean and corn filling: Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until caramelized, about 3 minutes.
• Add the tomato, corn, black beans, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and mix thoroughly. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Generously grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Place 6 tortillas around the sides of the pan so half of the tortilla is hanging over the edge Place 2 tortillas in the middle, covering the exposed pan.
• Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese over the tortillas.
• Scoop the black bean and corn filling onto the tortillas in the upper-left corner of the tray. Spread the mixture so that it fills ¼ of the sheet tray.
• Scoop the onion and pepper filling over the tortillas in the upper-right corner of the tray. Spread the mixture so that it fills another ¼ of the sheet tray.
• Scoop the mushroom filling over the tortillas in the lower-left corner of the tray. Spread the mixture so that it fills another ¼ of the sheet tray.
• Scoop the tofu mixture over the tortillas in the lower-right corner of the tray. Spread the mixture so that it fills the remaining ¼ of the sheet tray.
• Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the fillings.
• Place the remaining 2 tortillas over the cheese in the center of the pan.
• Fold the overhanging tortillas onto the pan so they cover the fillings and touch the center tortillas.
• Place another baking sheet on top. Place an oven-proof weight, such as a cast-iron skillet, on top of the sheet tray.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the weight and top baking sheet. Bake for another 15 minutes, until the tortillas are golden and crisp.
• Flip the quesadilla onto a cutting board.
• Slice and serve with salsa and sour cream.
• Enjoy!

SMOKED CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS WITH YELLOW TOMATO SALSA AND CILANTRO LIME SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Combine chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, mint and cilantro in a small bowl and season generously with salt. Toss salsa and set aside. Combine sour cream, lime zest and juice and cilantro leaves in food processor and process until smooth and light green. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Sour cream can be used to top soup or quesadilla or both.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil and corn and quickly toss to warm. Season corn with salt and pepper and transfer onto a plate. Shred your cheeses, wipe out your pan and return it to the stove top over medium high heat. Add a flour tortilla to the skillet. Cook 30 seconds, then flip tortilla. Cover half the surface of the tortilla generously with smoked cheddar, pepper Jack and 1/4 corn. Fold tortillas over and press down gently with a spatula. Turn tortilla a few times to melt cheese. Remove quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges. Top with salsa and sour cream.