QUESADILLAS WITH SMOKED GOUDA AND CARAMELIZED ONION

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I first came across this recipe in Epicurious but I have tweaked it into something my friends like better. It is a great appetizer with margaritas or chilled Chardonnay!

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
1 large vidalia onion, chopped (or any other sweet onion)
1 1/2 cups smoked gouda cheese, grated
4 flour tortillas
4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes.
  • Season with freshly cracked pepper.
  • Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
  • Brush heavy large skillet with remaining butter. Place over medium-high heat. Working in batches, Sprinkle cheese, prosciutto and sautéed onion on tortilla, dividing equally, top with another tortilla making a sandwich. Cook quesadillas just until brown spots appear, brushing skillet with butter between batches, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to cutting board. Cut each into 6 triangles. Arrange on platter and serve hot or at room temperature.
  • I usually serve with sour cream mixed with mango chutney and Tabasco, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 620.8, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 13.5

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