BACON-GUACAMOLE QUESADILLAS

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These mouthwatering 30-minute quesadillas are filled with homemade guacamole, cheddar cheese and bacon.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and cubed
Juice of 1 medium lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1 plum (Roma) tomato, diced
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 lb bacon, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
2 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, roughly mash avocado with fork. Add remaining guacamole ingredients and mix together; set aside.
  • In 8-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels.
  • Place 4 tortillas on work surface. Divide guacamole evenly among the 4 tortillas, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges. Divide bacon evenly among the 4 tortillas. Divide cheese among the 4 tortillas. Top each with another tortilla.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Carefully transfer 1 of the quesadillas to skillet. Cook until browned, then turn over to brown second side.
  • Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more oil to skillet as needed.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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