Blue Cheese Onion Quesadillas With Papaya Salsa

Name: Blue Cheese Onion Quesadillas With Papaya Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large onions (Vidalia are good); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 3 ounces blue cheese; 2 ounces grated monterey jack cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; 6 soft 6-inch tortillas; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno; 1 minced red bell pepper; 1 diced papaya; 1 tablespoon chopped scallion; 2 teaspoons lime juice; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions (Vidalia are good)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
3 ounces blue cheese
2 ounces grated monterey jack cheese
½ teaspoon salt
6 soft 6-inch tortillas
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
1 minced red bell pepper
1 diced papaya
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
2 teaspoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt, to taste

1
Filling:.
2
Heat two tablespoons of canola oil in a saute pan.
3
Add onions, saute until caramelized and add the oregano.
4
Transfer into a medium-size bowl and add the cheeses.
5
Mix together, adding salt to taste.
6
Let the mixture chill or become room temperature.
7
Spoon an even amount of the mixture onto each tortilla.
8
Heat remaining canola oil in pan, fold over each filled tortilla and place in pan.
9
Saute tortillas until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Enjoy!
12
Salsa:.
13
Place fruit and vegetables in a bowl.
14
Add the lime juice, sugar and and salt.
15
Toss the mixture and chill.
16
Serve atop the Blue-Cheese Onion Quesadillas.

315

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons canola oil, 2 large onions (Vidalia are good), 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, 3 ounces blue cheese, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese Onion Quesadillas With Papaya Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!