Blue Cheese and Brie Quesadillas with a Pear and Brown Sugar Compote Recipe

Name: Blue Cheese and Brie Quesadillas with a Pear and Brown Sugar Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pound cooking pears, such as Bartlett, cored, quartered and small diced; Pinch salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 pound Maytag Farms Blue Cheese, crumbled; 1/2 pound Brie, thinly sliced; 16 small flour tortillas; Vegetable oil for pan frying; 1 cup walnut pieces; 2 tablespoons cinnamon and sugar mixture

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound cooking pears, such as Bartlett, cored, quartered and small diced
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/2 pound Maytag Farms Blue Cheese, crumbled
1/2 pound Brie, thinly sliced
16 small flour tortillas
Vegetable oil for pan frying
1 cup walnut pieces
2 tablespoons cinnamon and sugar mixture

1
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
2
Stir in the sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3
Add the pears and salt.
4
Mix well.
5
Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Dissolve the cornstarch in the water.
7
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the pears and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and cool completely.
9
Place 1/2-ounce of the blue cheese and 1/2-ounce of the brie over half of each tortilla.
10
Fold the tortillas over and press firmly.
11
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
12
Add a third of the quesadillas and pan fry for a couple of minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
13
Pan-fry the rest of the quesadillas in small batches.
14
Fry the walnuts for 1 minute.
15
Remove and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
16
Drain on paper towels.
17
Slice the quesadillas in half and serve with the pear compote and walnuts.
18
Garnish with parsley

1605

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pound cooking pears, such as Bartlett, cored, quartered and small diced, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese and Brie Quesadillas with a Pear and Brown Sugar Compote falls under the General 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.

Blue Cheese and Brie Quesadillas with a Pear and Brown Sugar Compote

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