Queso Fresco Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Queso Fresco Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas; 2 cups crumbled queso fresco cheese; 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced; 6 scallions, julienned; 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped; Clarified butter; Tomatillo salsa, recipe follows; 10 tomatillos, husked; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 ounce lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 8 scallions, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons roasted garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons of roasted red peppers, finely chopped

Servings: persons

4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups crumbled queso fresco cheese
2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
6 scallions, julienned
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
Clarified butter
Tomatillo salsa, recipe follows
10 tomatillos, husked
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
8 scallions, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons roasted garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons of roasted red peppers, finely chopped

1
Lay 2 tortillas on the work surface.
2
Distribute the cheese evenly between the 2 tortillas.
3
Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the cheese.
4
Sprinkle the scallions and cilantro on top of the tomatoes.
5
Place the remaining tortillas on top of each of the filled tortillas.
6
Coat the interior of a large saute pan with clarified butter.
7
Gently place 1 quesadilla in the pan.
8
Brush the top with clarified butter.
9
Cook over medium heat until the underside is golden brown.
10
Using 2 spatulas, flip the quesadilla.
11
Cook until golden brown.
12
Cut into 6 pieces.
13
Serve with Tomatillo Salsa.
14
Preheat the broiler.
15
Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet and broil until they begin to blacken.
16
When the tomatillos are cool, place them in a blender with the jalapenos, lime juice, sugar and salt.
17
Puree.
18
Add to remaining ingredients and mix well.

621

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* 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: 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas, 2 cups crumbled queso fresco cheese, 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, 6 scallions, julienned, and more.

Yes, Queso Fresco 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.

Queso Fresco Quesadillas

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