Chevre and Pear Quesadillas

Submitted by Chef Regina V. Smith

"This is an excellent brunch hors d'oeuvre for elegant morning entertaining. Serve with Cilantro Cream Sauce such as recipe#31384 or a Fruit Salsa such as recipe#221717 ."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 24 pieces

ingredients

• 2 pears, peeled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 10 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 6 soft flour tortillas, 10 inches in diameter

directions

1. Cut pears in half and remove cores. Cut into 1/3 inch thick slices. Toss slices with olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Grill or saute for 1 minute on each side.
2. Chop pears into 1/2 " dice. Combine pear, cheeses and green onion in a bowl. Mix well.
3. Divide mixture into 6 portions and spread one portion onto half of each tortilla. Fold tortilla in half.
4. Heat a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute per side or until cheese melts.
5. Cut each tortilla into 4 pieces.