Best Cheese And Hominy Quesadillas With Tropical Salsa Recipes

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CHEESY QUESADILLAS



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We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Place the tortillas on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cheese and salsa; spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHEESE QUESADILLA



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The Best Cheese Quesadillas take minutes to prepare and turn out creamy and delicious on the stovetop! Made with flour tortillas and shredded cheese, they're a great snack or easy dinner.

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium flour tortillas
2/3 cup shredded cheese ((Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack are best))
salt, (to taste)
sour cream (or Mexican crema)
guacamole
pico de gallo (or your favorite chunky salsa)

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or comal over low-medium heat. Heat the tortillas slightly, flipping them over every 10 seconds, until they're easily foldable and pliable.
  • Evenly divide the cheese and sprinkle it onto one half of each tortilla. Generously season with salt.
  • Fold the tortillas over the cheese to create a half-moon shape.
  • Cook the quesadillas for 1-2 minutes, or until one side of the quesadilla is golden-brown. You may have to press down lightly on the tops of the quesadillas with a spatula to prevent the tortillas from opening up.
  • Flip over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden-brown and the cheese has fully melted.
  • Serve immediately as is, or cut them in half and serve with sour cream, pico and your favorite salsa.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 quesadilla, Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 557 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

LOBSTER QUESADILLA WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced red pepper, plus 1 cup for garnish
1 1/2 cups diced green pepper
1 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces roughly chopped fresh cooked lobster meat
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces chopped jalapenos, without seeds, or to taste
Kosher salt
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces clarified butter
1 cup sliced green onion, for garnish
8 tablespoons sour cream, for garnish
6 pineapple tops, for garnish
Tropical Fruit Salsa, recipe follows

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups red peppers, the green peppers, onion, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, but still firm, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the lobster meat, cheese, jalapenos, salt, and cooled pepper mixture. Divide the mixture into 6 portions. Sandwich each portion between 2 tortillas, spreading the lobster mixture evenly.
  • Heat a grill or large skillet over medium heat and film the bottom with some of the butter. Place as many quesadillas as will fit without touching, and cook each side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and quesadillas.
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges. Place the quesadillas on plates and garnish with remaining red pepper, the green onion, sour cream, and a pineapple top. Serve immediately with Tropical Fruit Salsa.
  • 1 cup diced mango
  • 1 cup diced papaya
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

CHEESE AND SALSA QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Cheese and Salsa Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Black Beans

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup salsa, plus additional for serving
4 (9 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup canned black beans or 1 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spread 2 tablespoons salsa on half of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup each of the beans and the cheese.
  • Fold tortillas over and press down lightly.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook tortillas, 2 at a time, pressing down lightly with the back of a metal spatula, for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted and cheese is melted (or place directly on barbecue grill over medium heat until lightly toasted on both sides).
  • Cut into wedges and serve warm with additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 1000.9, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 15.6

TURKEY QUESADILLAS WITH CRANBERRY SALSA



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A sweet-tart cranberry salsa is the ideal accompaniment to leftover turkey in this breezy quesadilla. With a hint of lemon and pear, the salsa is also good with chicken or pork. -Jodi Kristensen, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup water
1 small pear, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped celery
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 cup shredded reduced-fat white or yellow cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in pear, onion, jalapeno, celery, lemon zest and juice, and cumin., Preheat griddle over medium heat. Top one half of each tortilla with 1/2 cup turkey; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold tortilla to close. Cook on griddle until golden brown and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes per side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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