Smoked Gouda and Bacon Quesadillas

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon
• 16 eight-inch flour tortillas
• 16 ounces coarsely shredded smoked Gouda cheese (about 4 cups)
• Kosher salt
• Ground black pepper
• Paprika
• Cayenne pepper

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until brown and crisp, about 7 minutes.
2. Transfer the bacon to a cutting board and chop into 1-inch pieces.
3. Reserve the fat.
4. Arrange 8 of the tortillas on a work surface and top each with bacon and cheese.
5. Season with a pinch each of salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne.
6. Place remaining 8 tortillas on top to make 8 quesadillas.
7. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat (or vegetable oil, if desired).
8. Add the quesadillas and cook over moderately high heat until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
9. Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
10. Serve immediately.

bacon, flour tortillas, gouda cheese, kosher salt, ground black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoked-gouda-and-bacon-quesadillas (may not work)