MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

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Crisp and cheesy, these Mexican-style snacks from field editor Jeri Dobrowski of Beach, North Dakota are fun and flavorful. "We hosted a family reunion one spring and made a fiesta dinner. Everyone loved these quesadillas," notes Jeri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Vegetable oil
8 flour tortillas (7 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa and guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and jalapenos in olive oil until tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Add cilantro; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat., Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet; add one tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/3 cup mushroom mixture and another tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese and mushroom mixture, adding more oil as needed. Serve with salsa and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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