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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add package of Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion and evenly distribute them in a single layer.
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Immediately sprinkle the taco seasoning over the top of the potatoes and allow the potatoes to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until you can see a lovely browned crust on the underside.
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(You may need to adjust the heat of your pan to achieve a good sizzling sound in order to create browning.
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Flip the potatoes using a metal spatula, a little at a time.
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If you see that all of the butter has been absorbed, sneak a little bit more under each section as you flip.
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Then allow them to cook again for another 2 minutes, keeping that sizzle going, until that side has also browned a little bit.
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The taco seasoning should smell fragrant and create a tasty crust.
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Melt another 1/3 tablespoon (1 tsp.)
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of butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium-low heat.
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Add one flour tortilla.
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Sprinkle lightly with Mexican-style cheese (about 1/3 cup).
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Top with about 1/3 of the browned potatoes, and then sprinkle with another 1/3 cup of cheese.
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Put another tortilla on top and cook for about 2 minutes until the tortilla is golden brown.
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(Again, adjust your heat as necessary to keep a gentle sizzle.
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Cooking slowly will insure that the cheese melts on the inside.)
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Flip and cook another minute or two.
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Keep the first quesadilla warm in a 250-degree oven while you cook the next two quesadillas.
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On a cutting board, divide the cooked quesadillas into quarters.
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Serve warm and oozy!
