Bacon, Jack and Jalapeno Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Bacon, Jack and Jalapeno Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Hass avocado, seeded and peeled; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 slices bacon; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 or 2 medium jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 large flour tortillas; 1 pound jack cheese, grated; 1/2 cup sour cream; Cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 Hass avocado, seeded and peeled
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 or 2 medium jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large flour tortillas
1 pound jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
Cilantro, for garnish

1
Guacamole: Mash the avocado with the garlic, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste.
2
Reserve covered in the refrigerator.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4
Cook the bacon in a medium saute pan until browned and crisp and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
5
Crumble and reserve.
6
Pour off and reserve all the bacon fat.
7
Saute the onion, garlic, and jalapeno seasoned with the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper, to taste, in a couple tablespoons bacon grease.
8
On 2 tortillas sprinkle half of the grated cheese.
9
Then layer equal amounts of the onion mixture, crumbled bacon, and the remaining grated cheese.
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Top with the other 2 tortillas.
11
Fry quesadillas in bacon grease turning until cheese is fully melted and the tortillas are crisp, about 5 minutes.
12
Cut into wedges and serve with the guacamole, sour cream and cilantro on top.
13
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Hass avocado, seeded and peeled, 1 small garlic clove, minced, 1/2 lemon, juiced, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Bacon, Jack and Jalapeno Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon, Jack and Jalapeno Quesadillas

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