Zucchini Blossom Quesadilla

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   In a medium skillet over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons of butter.

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   Cook the onions and jalapenos until soft, about 5 minutes.

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   Stir in the zucchini blossoms, salt and pepper.

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   Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the flowers are wilted, about 5 minutes more.

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   Set aside.

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   In a bowl, combine 3 cheeses.

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   Lay the tortillas out on a counter.

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   Divide the cheese mixture into 6 portions and sprinkle one portion over half of each tortilla.

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    Divide the zucchini mixture into 6 portions and arrange evenly over the cheese.

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    Fold over each tortilla to enclose the filling.

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    Melt the two remaining tablespoons of butter.

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    Place the dry griddle or cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

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    Brush one side of a quesadilla with melted butter and place buttered side down in the pan.

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    Cook until very light golden , about 1 minute.

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    Brush the uncoated side with butter and flip over.

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    Cook until the other side is golden, and transfer to a baking sheet.

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    When all the quesadillas are browned, transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake ten minutes, until the cheese begins to ooze.

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    Serve hot, whole or cut into wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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