Smoked Gouda and Sweet Onion Quesadillas

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• Kosher or sea salt, to taste
• Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• 8 eight-inch flour tortillas
• 6 ounces smoked gouda cheese, grated

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the oil and then stir in the onion.
3. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Set aside to cool.
6. Spread half of the cheese on top of 4 tortillas.
7. Top with the chicken and red onions.
8. Add a final layer of cheese and gently spread the filling evenly around each tortilla.
9. Top with the remaining tortillas.
10. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
11. Place a filled tortilla on the pan, and cook the tortilla for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is golden.
12. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.
13. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
14. Allow each to cool for a few minutes before cutting into 4 to 6 pieces.

extravirgin olive oil, sweet onion, kosher, black pepper, flour tortillas, gouda cheese

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