Oven-Roasted Cheese Quesadillas

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   Position the oven racks so that the top rack is in the center of the oven or, if you are tripling the recipe, position the oven racks so they are evenly spaced, with the second rack in the center of the oven.

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   Preheat the oven to convection bake at 500F.

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   Have a rimless cookie sheet ready.

4. 4

   While the oven is preheating, assemble the quesadillas.

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   Lightly brush 2 tortillas with some of the oil on one side.

6. 6

   Place the tortillas next to each other, oiled side down on the cookie sheet.

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   Top each with 1 cup of the cheese and cover each with another tortilla.

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   Press down lightly to compress the cheese.

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   Lightly brush the top of each quesadilla with the remaining oil.

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    Place the cookie sheet on the center rack of the oven.

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    Watch the quesadillas closely, and as soon as the cheese begins to melt, press down lightly on each quesadilla with a spatula and turn them over to brown the other side.

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    Remove the quesadillas from the oven when browned on both sides.

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    Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and, using a large, sharp knife, cut each one into 4 to 6 wedges.

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    Top the wedges with salsa and a sprinkling of cilantro.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.