Cheese Quesadillas

Submitted by Tearanii

"These are the best cheese quesadillas! They make a terrific meatless entree paired with beans and rice or an excellent appetizer cut into thinner wedges."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 10-inch flour tortillas
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 dash salt
• 3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• guacamole (optional)
• salsa, on the side (optional)

directions

1. Lightly spread one side of each tortilla with butter; place four tortillas buttered side down on large skillet or griddle (may have to cook in batches).
2. Whip cream cheese until fluffy; stir in onions, tomato and salt.
3. Spread on tortillas in skillet to within 1/2-inch of edge; sprinkle on Colby Jack cheese and jalapeno.
4. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up.
5. Cook on medium heat until bottom is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
6. Carefully flip quesadillas over to brown other side.
7. Remove from heat and cut into 4 or 6 wedges.
8. Serve with sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa.

Reviews

[Fofi4667]

These were really good. Followed ingredients and directions precisely. I served these with Mango salsa, and guacamole. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[Mysterygirl]

The cream cheese in these was a nice surprise. I didn't quite cook mine the way the recipe said because I have discovered that the easiest way to cook quesadillas is to use my George Foreman grill so I don't have to worry about turning them. Other than that, I made them as directed and enjoyed them very much.

 

[Junebug]

I chose this recipe for the Picture Post Tag game and I'm sure glad I did. These were delicious! I loved the mix of cream cheese, tomatoes and green onions. I made up a bit more cream cheese mixture than was called for as I am a big fan of cream cheese. I served this with tex-mex rice recipe #91598. Thanks Sue L for taking the picture that got me to try these. And Tearanii I thank you for sharing your recipe. It will become a regular around my house.

 

[The Giggle Box]

These were pretty good. I made them last night and I left the cream cheese off of one to see if there was a difference - honestly, I didn't notice one. Overall though, my family enjoyed these. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[Rita1652]

OK Tearanii here`s your first picture! I did pick a 5 star recipe for it but I don`t think Quesadillas make for a good picture. These were delish! I made it for myself for lunch. Using only 2 tortillas. I did use 1 ounce of cream cheese, 1 small scallion, 1/2 tomato, and 1/4 cup cheese. I served it with my pineapple salsa that`s at recipe #67080. They worked great together. This is a keeper. Great for unexpected guest. I usually have these ingredients on hand and very easy and quick to whip up.