Blue Ribbon Crab Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Blue Ribbon Crab Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound crab meat picked over; 1 medium green bell peppers cut into strips; 1/2 medium sweet red bell peppers cut into strips; 1/2 medium sweet yellow bell peppers cut into strips; 1 medium onions sliced into rings; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 package corn tortillas (6-inch) or flour; ⅛ teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup cilantro chopped finely; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese 1/2 cup reserved; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese 1/2 cup reserved; 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil; 1/2 medium limes juiced; 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded, deveined,, and finely chopped; 1 x nonstick cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 pound crab meat picked over
1 medium green bell peppers cut into strips
1/2 medium sweet red bell peppers cut into strips
1/2 medium sweet yellow bell peppers cut into strips
1 medium onions sliced into rings
1 clove garlic minced
1 package corn tortillas (6-inch) or flour
⅛ teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cilantro chopped finely
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese 1/2 cup reserved
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese 1/2 cup reserved
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 medium limes juiced
1 small jalapeno pepper seeded, deveined,, and finely chopped
1 x nonstick cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
In a skillet heat the oil on medium heat and add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until translucent.
3
Set aside.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, cilantro, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, cumin, 1 cup each of the cheeses, jalapeno pepper, and lime juice.
5
Fold ingredients gently, so as to avoid breaking crab meat.
6
Place six tortillas on a large baking sheet.
7
Equally divide pepper, onion, and garlic mixture on each tortilla.
8
Equally divide crabmeat mixture on the tortillas.
9
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of crab mixture.
10
Cover each of the tortillas with those in package.
11
Lightly spray top of each tortilla with cooking spray.
12
Bake in oven for 7 to 10 minutes.
13
Remove from oven and quarter each tortilla.
14
Garnish with lime slice and serve salsa, sour cream, and guacamole as accompaniments.

725

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound crab meat picked over, 1 medium green bell peppers cut into strips, 1/2 medium sweet red bell peppers cut into strips, 1/2 medium sweet yellow bell peppers cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Blue Ribbon Crab Quesadillas falls under the Seafood 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.

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Blue Ribbon Crab Quesadillas

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