CHEESE QUESADILLAS

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These are the best cheese quesadillas! They make a terrific meatless entree paired with beans and rice or an excellent appetizer cut into thinner wedges.

Provided by Tearanii

Categories     Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 10-inch flour tortillas
1/4 cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 dash salt
3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos (optional)
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)
salsa, on the side (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly spread one side of each tortilla with butter; place four tortillas buttered side down on large skillet or griddle (may have to cook in batches).
  • Whip cream cheese until fluffy; stir in onions, tomato and salt.
  • Spread on tortillas in skillet to within 1/2-inch of edge; sprinkle on Colby Jack cheese and jalapeno.
  • Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up.
  • Cook on medium heat until bottom is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Carefully flip quesadillas over to brown other side.
  • Remove from heat and cut into 4 or 6 wedges.
  • Serve with sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa.

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