Grilled Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Grilled Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 5 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 red onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb. sharp yellow Cheddar, grated; 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated; 2 Italian hot peppers, seeded and sliced; 10 large flour tortillas; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 can sardines, drained; 1 c. cilantro leaves, chopped; salt; pepper; guacamole

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
5 Tbsp. olive oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1/2 lb. sharp yellow Cheddar, grated
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
2 Italian hot peppers, seeded and sliced
10 large flour tortillas
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 can sardines, drained
1 c. cilantro leaves, chopped
salt
pepper
guacamole

1
Roast bell and hot peppers over gas flame or in broiler. Peel, seed and slice thinly.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Add the red onions and saute until tender (3 to 4 minutes).
4
In a mixing bowl, combine Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
5
Heat 1 or more skillets over medium-high heat.
6
Add 1/2 teaspoon oil in each pan to coat.
7
Place a tortilla in each skillet and sprinkle liberally with grated cheeses. Arrange some of the peppers, onions, tomatoes or sardines, in any combination you choose, on top of the cheese.
8
Sprinkle with cilantro, salt and pepper, then top with second tortilla.
9
Cook for 2 minutes, then flip quesadilla, then cook the other side for 2 more minutes.
10
Slide quesadilla onto a plate or rack.
11
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
12
Using a pair of kitchen scissors, cut quesadillas into eighths and serve with guacamole and chopped cilantro.

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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 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 5 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Quesadillas falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Grilled Quesadillas

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