Grilled California Quesadilla Recipes

GRILLED QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Lightly spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. On unsprayed side of each of 4 tortillas, spread 1/4 cup beans. Sprinkle each evenly with 1/4 of the bell pepper, tomato, green chiles and cheese. Top each with remaining tortilla, sprayed side up; press down firmly.
• Place quesadillas on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted.
• To serve, cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with sour cream.

GRILLED STEAK, CHIPOTLE AND PEPPER JACK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill over medium.
• Whisk the garlic, cumin, lime and oranges juices and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the steak, coat well in the mixture and let marinade for 10 minutes.
• Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the steak, flipping once, until medium rare, 2 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain and reserve.
• Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup pepper-jack cheese. Add 1/4 of the steak and some chopped chipotle in adobo and sauce. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
• Cut into triangles and serve with guacamole, salsa, scallions and sour cream.

FIRE-GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• For the quesadilla: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes, depending on size. Let cool and then shred the chicken into a bowl.
• Heat the grapeseed oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers, and cook until caramelized, 8 minutes. Add to the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.
• Lay out the tortillas on a work surface. To one, add the Monterey Jack, followed by the chicken mixture. Top with the Cheddar and cover with the second tortilla.
• For the salsa: In a bowl, mix together the onions, tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat up the butter in a skillet. Add the pre-made quesadilla and pan-fry until golden. Flip and cook on the reverse side until golden and the cheese is melted. Remove from the pan, cut into 4 wedges and garnish with salsa and sour cream.

GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
• Heat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

GRILLED CAPRESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Layer half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close. , Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

GRILLED QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash beans along with 1/2 cup of the salsa with a potato masher.
• Spread mixture evenly over the 4 tortillas leaving a 1/2 inch border.
• In this order sprinkle mixture with onions, olives, coriander and, finally, cheese.
• Fold tortillas over and press to seal.
• Place on greased grill over medium-high heat and cook, turning halfway through, for 8 tp 10 minutes or until browned and crisped.
• Garnish with rest of salsa.

GRILLED CALIFORNIA QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Pit avocado and scoop it out. Put in a food processor or mix by hand with the hot sauce and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and add the cilantro.
• Spoon mixture onto a tortilla, sprinkle some cheese and green onion and add the chicken if using. Top with another tortilla.
• Place tortillas on grill over medium coals for 5 mins or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream!

GRILLED CALIFORNIA AVOCADO QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Cut each avocado half into 5 or 6 slices about 3/8 inch thick.
• Brush each slice on both sides with juice and oil; lightly sprinkle with salt.
• Grill, turning once, until lightly browned with grill marks.
• Mix cheeses thoroughly. Put 1/4 cup cheese on half the tortilla. On top of cheese evenly distribute about 8 poblano strips.
• Top with 4 or 5 avocado slices. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon salsa (optional). Top with 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Brown quesadilla on medium heat in hot butter on both sides. Cover pan for a minute or so to finish melting cheese.
• Cut into 4 pieces.

GRILLED QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat grill or grill pan to medium.
• Place half of the tortillas on the grill, and drop a quarter-cup of cheese in the center of each. Spread cheese as close to edges as possible.* Place a second tortilla on top of each.
• Grill until bottom tortilla is lightly browned and cheese begins to melt, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on the other side.
• Cut into quarters and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
• *Optional: Add grilled chicken or shrimp and/or sauteed onions and peppers at this step. Both will add flavor and texture, although the recipe is complete without them.