Cowboy Chipotle Mango Quesadillas
- 4 fresh pasilla chiles, fire roasted, stems and seeds removed
- 4 fresh Anaheim chiles, fire roasted, stem and seeds removed
- 2 bunches fresh green onions, grilled and chopped fine
- 1 pound Cotija cheese, crumbled, approximately 1 1/2 cups (can be found in Mexican markets)
- 1 pound sharp Cheddar, shredded (approximately 2 cups)
- 1/2 pound Parmesan, shredded (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 cup Chipotle Mango Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
- 16 store-bought flour tortillas
- 6 large tomatoes, brunoise or small dice
- 4 green onions, white and green parts, diced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves minced
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, brunoise or small dice
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and small dice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 or 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained and brunoise or small dice (recommended: Embasa brand)
- 1 lime, juiced, about 2 tablespoons
- Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- Arrange the peppers on the hot grill, turning them when the skin is charred and blistered, and all sides have been roasted.
- Remove the peppers to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Scrape the flaking skins from the chiles and dice.
- Grill the green onions in the same way until lightly charred and wilted.
- Remove them from the grill to a cutting board and finely chop.
- Add the chiles, onion and the shredded cheeses to a medium bowl and mix well.
- Put 1 tortilla on top of well seasoned comal and spread it with some of the cheese mixture.
- Top with some Chipotle Pico de Gallo and cover with a second tortilla.
- After about 2 minutes carefully flip and toast the other side, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- The tortillas should be golden brown and the cheese should be thoroughly melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut the quesadillas into quarters for single servings or into eighths for appetizers.
- Combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well.
- It is best to let this stand for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
- Drain the salsa of excess liquid and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Yield: 4 to 5 cups
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour
- Ease of preparation: easy
fresh pasilla chiles, anaheim chiles, green onions, cotija cheese, cheddar, parmesan, mango, flour tortillas, tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeno pepper, mango, garlic, peppers, lime, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cowboy-chipotle-mango-quesadillas-recipe.html (may not work)