Johns Killer Quesadillas Recipes

JOHN'S KILLER QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Begin by grilling chopped chicken breasts in separate pan.
• Grill until meat is white on the inside.
• Use one tbsp of butter to sauté.
• While grilling chicken, chop pepper and onion into small pieces (add jalapeño if desired) Once chicken is white on the inside add the vegetables.
• Grill these with the chicken until they are browned.
• While grilling the vegetables, put a separate pan on medium heat with one tbsp of olive oil for the actual preparation of the quesadillas.
• After vegetables are done grilling, place one tortilla in the pan and top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and half of the chicken veggie mix.
• Place another tortilla on top of this and grill until the bottom tortilla is browned and the cheese is beginning to melt, then flip.
• Repeat step 6 on the other side once the other side is browned and cheese is melted the quesadilla is ready for serving.
• Cut into wedges and garnish with sour cream and your favorite salsa.

CARAMEL APPLE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Peel, core and thinly slice apples.
• Place in a pan with 1 tablespoon of water, cover and cook until just soft, stirring occasionally.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat and heat each tortilla until golden.
• Sprinkle heated side of tortilla with cinnamon-sugar mixture and keep warm.
• Place tortilla uncooked-side-up on cutting board and top with cooked apples.
• Fold over and cut in half.
• Place on serving plate.
• Drizzle with caramel topping and top with whipped cream and almonds.
• Note:.
• If you are using your quesadillas maker omit the butter.
• Add sugar and cinnamon to the cooked apples and sandwich between to tortillas.
• Cook until lightly brown cut and serve.

JOHN'S VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large, non stick, fry pan lightly sprayed with oil stir fry the broccoli, cauliflower and jalapeños for approx 7 minutes.
• Add onions continue cooking for 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes cook for a further 5 minutes, turning the vegetables all the while.
• Over low heat add a 1/2 tsp of butter or margarine to another pan heat one side of a tortilla, flip the tortilla over and put 3/4 cup of the veggie filling and 3/4 cup of cheese, fold over the tortilla to cover the filling, fry for a minute or so then flip to the other side and continue to fry until the cheese has melted--just a minute or so.
• Serve immediately with salsa and avocado slices with a little lemon squeezed over them.

KILLER QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the bu!er in a pan over medium heat, then add a tortilla. Cover with cheddar cheese, then add the tomato and avocado. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is mostly melted. 2. Place the remaining tortilla on top and gently press it into the filling. Flip with a spatula and cook another 2 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. 3. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and place a spoonful of salsa in the center. Cut in quarters or eighths and serve.