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Mexican Quesadillas

Stephanie Gallagher

Mexican Quesadillas

These Mexican quesadillas are a terrific quick and easy dinner or snack for kids. Serve with tomato salsa, chili con queso and guacamole.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 can diced green chiles, drained

Preparation:

  1. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat.

  2. Spread butter on one side of each tortilla. Flip over.

  3. Divided cheeses and green chiles among four tortillas, buttered side down. Top with remaining four tortillas as if making a sandwich, buttered side facing out.

  4. Place quesadillas, one at a time, in hot skillet. Cook, flipping once, until cheese is melted and quesadillas are golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side.
Serve with guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream and chili con queso.

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