BELL PEPPER AND CREAM CHEESE QUESADILLAS (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt butter, add in the sliced bell peppers, garlic, onions and cumin; saute the veggies until soft, season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the bell pepper mixture over a colinder to release any excess juices; set aside.
• In a small bowl combine the green chilies with a little of their juice, cream cheese and 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (if using) mix well to combine, then add in the cheddar cheese, mix to combine.
• Assemble the quesadillas as follows.
• Spread about 3-4 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on 1/2 of each tortilla.
• Top with sauteed pepper mixture; fold over.
• Lightly butter the tortilla and then sprinkle with cumin or chili powder (and a little salt if desired).
• Place the tortilla halves on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Set oven to 400 degrees,.
• Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
• Cut the tortillas into thirds or fourths.
• In a small bowl mix the sour cream with salsa, and serve as a dip with the sliced quesadillas.
• Delicious!