Quesadillas Recipe

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This popular Mexican dish can be prepared with a variety of delicious fillings and served as an appetizer or entrée.

Quesadillas Recipe (+)

Directions

In a large, non-stick skillet, melt butter or spray with no-stick cooking oil.
Lay tortilla flat in the prepared skillet over medium high heat.
Place desired fillings to cover 1/2 of the flat tortilla. When cheese begins to melt, fold over the tortilla and continue to cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly browned.
Remove from pan. The quesadilla can be cut into 3 triangles and garnished as desired.
Quesadillas, with filling, can be folded in half and placed in a 350º F oven until cheese has melted.
Filling suggestions: fresh mushrooms, corn, black beans, black olives, cooked and cubed meats.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

-		8 9" flour tortillas
-		2 cups to 3 cups of shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend)
-		3 tablespoons green chilies, diced
-		1/2 cup green onion, diced
-		1 tablespoon butter, optional

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