Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Guacamole
- 4 (12-inch) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated queso blanco
- Olive oil
- Guacamole, recipe follows
- Lay out 2 of the flour tortillas on a flat surface.
- Top with the cheeses, spreading evenly over the tortillas.
- Top with remaining tortillas and press to seal.
- Heat a large saute pan over high heat.
- Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and lower the heat to medium.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with the other quesadilla.
- Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice into 8 or 10 pieces.
- Serve with the guacamole.
- 1 small ripe Haas avocado
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Salt
- Halve the avocado and remove the pit with a sharp knife.
- Discard the pit.
- Scoop the flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, season with salt to taste, and set aside.
- Yield: about 2/3 cup
- Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, adapted from Adventures in the Kitchen, (c) 1991
flour tortillas, mozzarella, queso blanco, olive oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cheese-quesadillas-with-fresh-guacamole-recipe.html (may not work)