Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas

Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas

This recipe uses slightly expired unopened block Monterey Jack cheese to make flavorful and gooey quesadillas.

15
Prep Time (min)
20
Cook Time (min)
35
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 unopened block Monterey Jack cheese (slightly past expiration date)
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
quesadillasMexican cuisinevegetarian

Instructions

1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

2

In the meantime, thinly slice the unopened block Monterey Jack cheese.

3

In the preheated skillet, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper until softened.

4

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, and stir to combine.

5

Place a tortilla in the skillet and top with a layer of sliced Monterey Jack cheese.

6

Add a spoonful of the sautéed vegetable mixture on top of the cheese.

7

Place another tortilla on top to form a quesadilla.

8

Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.

9

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and vegetable mixture.

10

Once all quesadillas are cooked, remove from heat and let them cool slightly.

11

Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve with optional toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

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