• Cheese quesadilla
  

A cheese quesadilla is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with various ingredients, such as cheese, vegetables, and meats, and cooked until the tortilla is crispy and the filling is melted.

Here’s a simple recipe for cheese delicious quesadillas:

*Ingredients*

– 4 large tortillas (flour or corn)

– 1 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper jack cheese

– 1 cup cooked chicken (thinly sliced or shredded)

– 1/2 cup sliced onions

-1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (any colour)

– 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

– 1-2 diced jalapeños

– 1 tsp chili powder

– 1 tsp cumin powder

– 1/2 tsp garlic powder

– 1/2 tsp onion powder

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Cooking oil or butter for brushing tortillas

– Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro

*Instructions*

1. *Prepare the filling*: Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat. After adding the bell peppers and onions, sauté for approximately five minutes, or until they are soft. Cook for two more minutes after adding the diced tomatoes and jalapeños. Add the cooked chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.

2. *Assemble the quesadillas*: Combine the cooked chicken mixture and the shredded cheese in a large bowl. Scatter a quarter of the cheese and chicken mixture over half of a flattened tortilla. Enclose the filling by folding the tortilla in half. Continue with the remaining tortillas and filling.

3. *Cook the quesadillas*: The griddle or big skillet should be heated to medium heat. Apply some frying oil or butter to the tortillas. In the skillet, place a quesadilla and cook for two to three minutes on each side, or until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is crispy. With the remaining quesadillas, repeat.

4. *Serve and enjoy*: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with your desired toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, avocado, and cilantro.

Here are some variations of the quesadilla recipe:

*Meat Variations*

1. *Chicken Fajita Quesadilla*: Add sliced chicken breast, sautéed with peppers and onions, to the quesadilla.

2. *Carne Asada Quesadilla*: Use grilled steak, sliced into thin strips, as the filling.

3. *Carnitas Quesadilla*: Add slow-cooked pork, shredded and crisped, to the quesadilla.

*Veggie Variations*

1. *Roasted Veggie Quesadilla*: Fill the quesadilla with roasted vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and red bell peppers.

2. *Mushroom and Spinach Quesadilla*: Sautéed mushrooms and spinach add a delicious twist to the classic quesadilla.

3. *Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla*: Fill the quesadilla with a mixture of cooked black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.

*Cheese quesadilla Variations*

1. *Queso Fresco Quesadilla*: Use crumbled queso fresco instead of shredded cheese for a tangy twist.

2. *Goat Cheese and Sun-dried Tomato Quesadilla*: Fill the quesadilla with a mixture of crumbled goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

3. *Three Cheese Quesadilla*: Combine shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper jack cheese for a creamy and spicy quesadilla.

*Other Variations* (more…)