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Quesadilla
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16 MIN · STOVETOP

Quesadilla

One tortilla folded over cheese, dry pan, pressed flat, cut into wedges.

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Ingredients

  • 4large flour tortillas
  • 4 1/4 ozmature cheddar, a variety labelled suitable for vegetarians, grated
  • 4 1/4 ozmozzarella, a variety labelled suitable for vegetarians, grated
  • 4scallions, sliced
  • 1 1/2 ozpickled jalapeños, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 ozfresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 1/2 ozsour cream, to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Toss the two cheeses together with the scallions, jalapeños and coriander.

  2. 2

    Lay a tortilla flat and scatter a quarter of the filling over one half, leaving a clear border, then fold the empty half over.

  3. 3

    Cook in a dry skillet over medium heat, pressing gently with a spatula, until the underside is blistered and brown in patches.

  4. 4

    Flip and cook the second side until the cheese has fully melted, then slide it out, rest for a minute and cut into three wedges. Serve with sour cream.

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