Christmas Crab Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Christmas Crab Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine,; 1 each shallots or 2, or 3 green onions, finely minced; 1 teaspoon chives fresh, chopped; 1 cup crab meat shells removed; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon dill weed fresh, chopped; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x red pepper flakes to taste; 6 each flour tortillas (10-inch); 3/4 cups monterey jack cheese grated; 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped; 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped; 3 each radicchio leaves, per plate; 1 x salsa for garnish; 1 x guacamole far garnish; 1 x sour cream for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or margarine,
1 each shallots or 2, or 3 green onions, finely minced
1 teaspoon chives fresh, chopped
1 cup crab meat shells removed
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed fresh, chopped
1 x salt to taste
1 x red pepper flakes to taste
6 each flour tortillas (10-inch)
3/4 cups monterey jack cheese grated
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped
1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
3 each radicchio leaves, per plate
1 x salsa for garnish
1 x guacamole far garnish
1 x sour cream for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
2
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter.
3
Place the remaining butter in a sauce pan and melt over low heat.
4
Add the shallots and chives.
5
Saute until translucent.
6
Remove from the heat and add the crab, sour cream, dill, salt and hot pepper flakes.
7
Mix well.
8
Spread the crab mixture on one half of each tortilla.
9
Top with a sprinkling of the grated chese.
10
Fold the tortillas in half and place them on a baking sheet.
11
Brush the tops of the tortillas with the reserved butter.
12
Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
13
Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into quarters.
14
Place 3 small radicchio leaves on each plate.
15
Fill one with sour cream, one with guacamole, and one with salsa.
16
Place three triangles of quesadilla on each plate.
17
Sprinkle with a confetti of chopped green and red bell peppers.

934

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or margarine,, 1 each shallots or 2, or 3 green onions, finely minced, 1 teaspoon chives fresh, chopped, 1 cup crab meat shells removed, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Crab Quesadillas

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