Spicy Grilled Quesadillas |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tender chicken, green onion, salsa and Cheddar cheese are sandwiched in flour tortillas that are grilled until golden and delicious. Ingredients:
8 flour tortillas (8-inch) |
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded |
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa |
1 cup diced cooked chicken |
4 medium green onions, chopped, about 1/2 cup |
vegetable oil |
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream |
Directions:
1. Top each of 4 tortillas with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 cup chicken and 2 tablespoons green onions. Brush the edges of the tortillas with water. Top the remaining tortillas and press the edges to seal.
2. Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Brush the tops of the quesadillas with oil. Place the quesadillas oil-side down on th grill rack. Brush the other side of the quesadillas with oil. Grill the quesadillas for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, turning the quesadillas over once during grilling. Remove the quesadillas from the grill and let stand for 2 minutes.
3. Cut the quesadillas into wedges. Serve with the remaining salsa and sour cream.
4. TIP: Quesadillas are an easy way to turn leftover meat and shredded cheese into a whole new meal. You can even combine different varieties of shredded cheese to make the 2 cups needed in this recipe.
5. SERVING SUGGESTION; Serve with Spanish-style rice and fresh carrot sticks, For dessert, serve fresh apple slices wirh prepared caramel sauce.
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